How many hiking trails are there near Carlisle?

Our directory lists 19 routes near Carlisle, covering 531 km in total. Each one has a mapped route line, distance and elevation profile.

What is the best hike near Carlisle?

Aira Force and Gowbarrow Park Trail, Ullswater Valley ranks highest on our popularity score, which weighs terrain, scenery and how well the route is documented. Hadrian's Wall Path and King Charles III England Coast Path: Gretna to Allonby follow closely behind.

When is the best time to hike near Carlisle?

April to October is the most reliable window overall. Higher routes open later and close earlier, so check the individual guide before travelling.

Are there easy hikes near Carlisle?

Yes, 12 routes near Carlisle are rated easy: modest distance, limited climbing and no technical ground. Filter by easy difficulty to see them all.

How far do you have to travel from Carlisle to go hiking?

Everything on this page is within 40 km of the city centre, and the list is sorted so the closest and best-rated routes come first.

What is the closest hike to Carlisle?

King Charles III England Coast Path: Gretna to Allonby is the nearest mapped route, about 13.4 km from the city centre.

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England, United Kingdom

Hiking trails near Carlisle

There are 19 mapped hiking routes within 40 km of Carlisle, England, United Kingdom. Together they cover 531 kilometres of walking, with an average route length of 28.0 km and 615 m (2,018 ft) of climbing.

19
Trails: 40 km
Search radius: 12
Easy routes: 13.4 km
Closest

The spread is genuinely broad: 12 routes rated easy, 2 moderate and 5 hard or harder. The terrain that comes up most often is lake, forest, mountain. Around 47 percent are circular routes, so parking once is usually an option.

The most reliable season overall is april to october. If you are only here for a weekend, Aira Force and Gowbarrow Park Trail, Ullswater Valley, Hadrian's Wall Path, King Charles III England Coast Path: Gretna to Allonby are the routes people return to.