“Walking can make us happier and healthier by providing a chance to get some head space and connect with nature. It is a great way to help us get moving while exploring our local communities.”

Mike Diaper, Executive Director Children, Young People and Tackling Inactivity, Sport England

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of access to the outdoors, staying active and the wellbeing benefits of walking.  To support our local communities achieve this we continue to deliver our successful programme of health walks both within the city and across our beautiful district.  In partnership with the Ramblers Association a programme of Wellness Walks are now available, as lock down restrictions are eased. Wellness Walks are friendly short group walks within our local area, all walks are led by trained walk leaders.  

“Walking can make us happier and healthier by providing a chance to get some head space and connect with nature. It is a great way to help us get moving while exploring our local communities.”

Mike Diaper, Executive Director Children, Young People and Tackling Inactivity, Sport England

Tuesday Trundles are walks run by trained volunteers exploring our beautiful local area.  These are more strenious walks than the Wellness Walks, involving walking for 2 hours in more challenging environments.

If you would like to come along, pleasae pre-book and spaces on each walk are limited.  To book please contact Carlisle City Council on 07935 001511 or email [email protected]

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.

Designated in 1913 Kingmoor North is the oldest nature reserve in Cumbria, follow the old Waverley railway line to discover areas of mature woodland as well as newer planted areas in this little wildlife haven.