Bitts Park, Rickerby Park, Linstock and Willowholme

This route encompasses everything Carlisle has to offer. Starting and finishing at the Sheepmount, the route follows the national cycle route 72 along Hadrian`s cycleway, the Hadrian's Wall Path and the lovely River Eden. It passes through 2 of Carlisle`s biggest parks, Bitts Park and Rickerby Park into the picturesque Linstock Village. The route returns via Brampton Rd and back into the scenic parks. We then travel into Willowholme Industrial estate to the sites of some historical industrial heritage and back to the Sheepmount, the major sports area of the city. The sights we see are Carlisle Castle, War Memorial, Drawdykes Castle and a totem pole! If you’re fairly confident on your bike and ready to broaden your cycling horizons, our Steady rides are ideal. At a comfortable pace, and possibly with some modest hills along the way, rides take place on mainly quiet roads with plenty of sights along the way. Rides are between 6 and 20 miles long, at a moderate pace of between 7 and 10 miles an hour.