The Kingmoor Nature
Reserves
Kingmoor is made up of four nature reserves, connected by good
footpath links, offering a rewarding 'countryside' experience a
mere stone throw from Carlisle city centre.
Kingmoor Sidings
Kingmoor Sidings is the site of a
once busy and grimy steam locomotive depot, now echoes to the sound
of nature. Although hidden by the creeping blanket of vegetation,
you can still get a glimpse of the old turntable and the floor of
the old engine sheds. Kingmoor Motive Power Depot once drew
schoolboys from all around Carlisle and beyond, to marvel at the
spectacle of steam.
Kingmoor Nature Reserves
Kingmoor North and Kingmoor South Nature Reserves are the
remains of a much larger woodland which extended north from the
Kingmoor Road in Carlisle to the M6 Motorway north of the City.
Once the site of a horse racing course, Kingmoor now offers
visitors a peaceful and relaxing walk in the woods.
Kingstown Wildlife Pond
Kingstown Wildlife Pond is a
small freshwater haven for wildlife, secluded from the Kingstown
Industrial Estate and Lowry Hill Road.