The following swimming facilities are managed by Greenwich Leisure Limited.
Trinity Leisure Centre
The facilities on offer at Trinity include a superb 20m ‘L’ shaped Swimming Pool for casual and club swimming. The leisure centre also features a sports hall and a 27 station fitness suite with the latest resistance and cardio vascular equipment.
There is an extensive swimming programme from 4pm each evening including general swimming, lane swimming, adults only, aqua fit and family swimming.
Timetables: Trinity Pool
Trinity Leisure Centre
Strand Road
Carlisle
CA1 1JB
Website: Trinity Leisure Centre
Telephone: 01228 403565
Golf Courses
Stony Holme Golf Course
Stony Holme Golf Course is an award winning 18 hole Pay as you Play golf course located only 5 minutes from the centre of Carlisle.
Stony Holme Golf Course
St Aidans Road
Carlisle CA1 1LS
Tel: 01228 810570
Web: Visit Stony Holme Website
Voted one of the UK's best value municipal courses by the BBC Golf Magazine, Stony Holme continues to provide a stern but fair test to the many golfers who play the course.
The 18-hole par 69 layout features water on no less than 8 holes. Two rivers and is a great mixture of tight tree lined fairways make for tricky shots over and around water. The course is superb value for money and apart from a great golfing experience is renowned for its fantastic catering and hospitality and its well stocked pro shop.
The course is superb value with 18 holes on a weekend costing just £18 with cheaper rates applying Monday to Friday. Booking a tee-off time is easy whether you're playing on your own, with friends or as part of a visiting group or society.
The Swifts Golf Course & Driving Range
The Swifts Golf Course & Driving Range can be found in the centre of Carlisle, near to the Sands Centre.
The Swifts Golf Course & Driving Range
Newmarket Road
Carlisle
CA1 1JG
Tel: 01228 539527
Web: Visit The Swifts Golf Course website
As well as a challenging 9 hole (par 27) course The Swifts has a 12 bay driving range, grass hitting area, practice bunker and chipping facility and practice putting green. It is the ideal facility for any golfer intent on improving their game.
For more information please contact the Swifts Golf Courses & Driving Range on 01228 539527.
Greenwich Leisure Limited is the City Council's Leisure Management Contractor and currently manages the facilities on behalf of the City Council.
Other Clubs in the area
Carlisle Golf Club
18 holes. Par 73. An old course which deserves its reputation for quality.
www.carlislegolfclub.org
Eden Golf Club
Two courses on the banks of the River Eden, both beautifully landscaped. An 18 hole (par 72) championship course and its 9 hole (par 36) companion - Hadrian's Course.
www.edengolf.co.uk
Dalston Hall Golf Club
A privately owned parkland course of 18 holes (par 67), with the option of playing just 9. Strategically placed bunkers, thickets of trees, internal out of bounds and a prevailing westerly wind increases the difficulty, punishing any wayward shot
www.dalstonhallholidaypark.co.uk
Brampton Golf Club
A challenging small 18 hole (par 72) course, with views north to Scotland. Short, sharp hills will keep you fit and keep you interested.
www.bramptongolfclub.com
Penrith Golf Club
Beautiful views of the Lake District and classic old fashioned golf on this very pretty 18 hole (par 69) course.
www.penrithgolfclub.co.uk
Silloth Golf Club
This is the old dowager Queen of Cumbria Golf courses. A famous seaside 18 hole (par 72) links course that charms, seduces, and demands your very best efforts.
www.sillothgolfclub.co.uk
Keswick Golf Club
About 30 minutes from Carlisle on good roads, the views will console you if this challenging 18 hole (par 71) course makes too many demands.
www.keswickgolfclub.com
Appleby Golf Club
Very pretty, not too easy, not too hard - this is a well loved 18 hole (par 68) course.
www.applebygolfclub.co.uk
Kendal Golf Club
Around 45 minute drive from Carlisle into the Lake District. A good choice for a day's outing. The course is 18 hole (par 70).
www.kendalgolfclub.co.uk
Sands Centre
The Sands Centre is one of the regions premier leisure facilities. It also doubles up as one of the top entertainment venues in the area.
Sands Centre
Carlisle, CA1 1BR
Tel: 01228 633766 Main Reception and Box Office
Web: The Sands Centre
See a map of The Sands Centre.
The Centre boasts a state of the art gym, climbing wall, sports hall, bespoke spinning studio and an holistic studio.
Further details are available on the Sands Centre website
Sports pitches and courts
Carlisle City Council own a number of Sports Facilities across the district. These include:
Tennis Courts
- Bitts Park Tennis Courts and Air dome
These facilities are managed under contract by Carlisle leisure Limited
Football Pitches
The Sheepmount is home to adult grass football pitches, junior grass football pitches, mini grass football pitches and a sand filled astro pitch. To book these, please contact GLL on 01228591241.
Other Football pitches (not at The Sheepmount) can be booked by contacting the Green spaces Team on 01228 817200 or e-mail [email protected]
Multi-use Games Areas (Sports Cages)
A list of Multi-use Games Areas (MUGAs) also known as "Sports Cages" are located at:
Chances Park (mini MUGA)
Dale End Field
Hammonds Pond
Heysham Park
Melbourne Park
Trinity Park
Sheepmount Athletics Track and Playing Fields
The Sheepmount is home to a variety of sports organisations including 17 football clubs, 2 athletics clubs, other pitch sports and indoor rifle shooting and also plays host to a variety of major events and school activities.
Sheepmount Athletics Track and Playing Fields
Carlisle, CA3 8XL
Tel: 01228 591241
The Stadium has an 8-lane track, adult grass football pitches, junior grass football pitches, mini grass football pitches, a sand filled astro pitch, gym and function room. It was redeveloped in 2006 through a £3.6 million project, funded by Sport England and the Football Foundation, which created a fantastic athletics and football resource for Cumbria.
Cycling
Carlisle is a great place to cycle, and now there are even more opportunities to get out and about on your bike in the area.
Sky Ride Local events
We have an exciting new partnership with British Cycling to deliver free bike rides throughout Cumbria.
Ride Social campaign
Ride Social is Britain’s biggest social cycling community, helping you get together with like-minded cyclists and ride your way. The Ride Social website, powered by British Cycling, lets you organise your own bike rides using your favourite routes. Share your ride for local cyclists to join and before you know it you have your own cycling group.
Cycling Clubs and Venues in Carlisle
The Border City Wheelers has been promoting cycling in Carlisle since 1925. The friendly club is welcoming to new members of all ages and abilities. They have an active membership of over 200 involved in most types of cycling, including road racing, time trialling, grass track racing, sportives, reliability rides and social riding.
The Eden Valley Cumbria Group of the CTC organises rides every Wednesday and Sunday. These are largely on scenic routes and quiet lanes, varying in length and pace. Normal rides are 50 to 70 miles in the summer (plus an annual 100 miler), less in winter. Most rides have designated breaks at cafés, allowing cyclists to ride directly there, to shorten or lengthen their day.
The Watchtree Wheelers Cycle Centre opened in July 2009 and is based at Watchtree Nature Reserve, between Wigton and Carlisle. The centre provides adapted cycles for all abilities, as well as high quality instruction and guidance, including learning to ride, improving riding skills, and selecting the right bike for your needs.
Cycle Carlisle aim to make cycling in Carlisle, safe, convenient and popular. To encourage people to use cycling as part of their normal daily transport and turn Carlisle into a progressive cycle-friendly city.