Rickerby Park
Location
(Postcode CA3 9AA)
Opened in 1932 as a memorial to the fallen of the Great War
of 1914 - 1918, this 'natural' park extends upstream along
the sinuous River Eden from Eden Bridge.
Rickerby Park can be accessed from Eden Bridge, through the
picturesque Eden Bridge Gardens. There are both pedestrian and
vehicular access points off the Brampton Road, the latter leading
to a small car park within Rickerby Park. There is also vehicular
access from Linstock.
Pedestrian access is also from St Aidans Road across the
suspension bridge.
Facilities
Rickerby Park is a natural park in the old landscape tradition.
There are footpaths, and a car park, with a riverside walk.
The parkland is dotted with mature trees, beneath which cattle
and sheep graze the sweet pasture grasses. A riverbank path follows
the sweeping bends of the Eden, and by crossing the Memorial Bridge
you can complete a circular walk back to the city centre on the
opposite bank.
The Hadrian's Wall National Trail runs through Rickerby Park via
the suspension bridge.
Park Opening Times: All day every day.
Please note that livestock are loose in this park –
please keep your dog under control.