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Burgh Marsh – Carlisle Castle loop from Bowness-on-Solway

Burgh Marsh – Carlisle Castle loop from Bowness-on-Solway

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4.8

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Burgh Marsh – Carlisle Castle loop from Bowness-on-Solway

01:34

38.0km

180m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 19.2 km for 62 m

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Start point

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6.87 km

Burgh Marsh

Highlight • Cycleway

In either direction it’s a nice flat blast along the Solway coast until your battling into a headwind.

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7.30 km

Burgh Marsh

Highlight • Natural

Things are moving forward here. Flat, and the wind is usually at your back. There's only the landscape and the sea to enjoy. And... the occasional stray cow.

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9.77 km

Statue of Edward I

Highlight • Monument

Edward I died of dysentery whilst camping on nearby Burgh Marsh in July 1307. He had gathered his men to cross into Scotland and deal with the rebellion of Robert …

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18.5 km

Carlisle Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Founded in 1092 by William II, Carlisle Castle was the main fortress on England’s northwestern border with Scotland until the crowns of both countries were united in 1603. According to …

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19.0 km

Carlisle Market Hall

Highlight • Structure

It was built between 1887-1889 & is one of the few covered Victorian markets remaining in the country.

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19.1 km

I Love Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

Would highly recommend any of their cakes. Will provide fuel for miles!

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19.4 km

Carlisle Cathedral

Highlight • Religious Site

Carlisle Cathedral, founded in 1122 as an Augustinian priory and elevated to cathedral status in 1133, is one of England's oldest and smallest cathedrals. The building combines Norman and Gothic …

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33.7 km

Burgh Marsh

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Burgh Marsh is a vast salt marsh on the Solway Firth, where nature, history, and mystery converge. Located near Burgh by Sands, the area forms a key part of the …

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38.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

34.2 km

2.36 km

681 m

558 m

113 m

Surfaces

36.4 km

1.18 km

225 m

105 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 20 May

17°C

12°C

81 %

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Max wind speed: 27.0 km/h

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Burgh Marsh – Carlisle Castle loop from Bowness-on-Solway

Burgh Marsh

Burgh Marsh

Statue of Edward I

Carlisle Castle

Carlisle Market Hall

I Love Cafe

Carlisle Cathedral

Burgh Marsh

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