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    Bitts Park (CA3 8UL)

    The park is a peaceful haven only 800 metres from the City Centre, comprising formal gardens, riverside walks, children’s play area and splash park (operates 11am-6pm), running routes and sports facilities.

    Bitts Park (CA3 8UL)

    nature, wildlife, trails, birdwatching, walks, Play, sports, football, park, parking, History, Greenspaces

    A great place for relaxing, having fun and connecting with nature. The Rivers Eden and Caldew form the park’s Northern and Western boundaries respectively..

    Bitts Park is the home to Carlisle's premier play area with splash park, an outdoor active space and skate park.

    A limited amount of free parking is available on a first come first served basis opposite the entrance to the Sheepmount athletics stadium, off Sheepmount Road. Further pay and display car parks can be found off Dacre Road (East of Carlisle Castle) and Devonshire Walk (West of Carlisle Castle).

    Further pedestrian access to the park may be gained from Hardwick Circus, Eden Bridge and the City Centre.

    Bitts Park is easily accessable by using public transport links to Carlisle City Centre.

    Hammonds Pond (CA2 4PS)

    A former brick works, Hammonds Pond is now a busy local park with many recreational opportunities. Hammond's Pond is situated on a hill at Upperby, to the south of the City of Carlisle.

    Hammonds Pond (CA2 4PS)

    nature, wildlife, trails, birdwatching, walks, Play, sports, football, park, parking, refreshments, Greenspaces

    Established around a man made pond, Hammond's Pond is a hive of activity with local dog walkers, families people using the area for exercising.   There is vehicular access and free parking from the park entrance off Blackwell Road, and from the park entrance off Buchannan Road.  Pedestrian access is from Blackwell Road, Buchannan Road, Henderson Road and Scalegate Road.

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    Talkin Tarn (CA8 1HN) (External Link)

    Talkin Tarn Country Park, close to the historic market town of Brampton, nestles in a 165 acre site

    Talkin Tarn (CA8 1HN) (External Link)

    nature, wildlife, trails, rambling, birdwatching, walks, Play, sports, parking, sailing, canoeing, fishing, refreshments, education

    A glacial tarn surrounded by mature woodland and gentle meadows with the stunning Pennine Hills as a backdrop. Sailing, canoeing, fishing,walks and trails, wildlife hides and full educational facilites and a cafe putting on a range of events and education for schools this is a great day out.

    Play area details:

    • · Age range play area equipment aimed at : 0 - 12
    • · Accessible equipment : None
    • · Is the play area fenced : No

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