Walking for Health
Did you know that walking is one of the easiest ways to get more active and become healthier?
Come and join one of our health walks and enjoy the social and health benefits of walking as part of a group.
Please note that places on walk must be pre-booked and spaces on each walk are limited. To book a place call 07935 001511 or email [email protected]
Take the first steps to a healthier lifestyle with this programme of FREE easy, one hour walks.
All are on good paths but please wear sensible footwear.
Each walk will take place on a Wednesday at 10.30am and 1pm:
Peterill Valley, Carlisle and visit to Lady Gillford House
Wednesday 14 September
Meeting point: Gillford Park football ground, (just off Petteril Bank Road), CA1 3AF
Carlisle Cemetery
Wednesday 28 September
Meeting point: Meet at Richardson Street entrance to the cemetery, Carlisle, CA2 6AL
Rickerby Park, Carlisle
Wednesday 12 October
Meeting point: Meet Stoney Holme Golf Course car park, St Aidan’s Road, Carlisle, CA1 1LS
Harraby and Parkland Village, Carlisle
Wednesday 26 October
Meeting point: Car park for the play area, Edgehill Road, Harraby, CA1 3PP
Town Walk: West Walls and Historic Quarter
Wednesday 9 November
Meeting point: meet outside of Tuille House (Castle Way entrance) CA3 8TP
Hammond’s Pond, Carlisle
Wednesday 23 November
Meeting point: Hammond’s Pond car park, Blackwell Road, CA2 4SD
Chance's Park and Christmas social
Wednesday 7 December
Meeting point: Morton Community Centre, Wigton Road, CA2 6JP
Shaddongate History Walk, Carlisle
Wednesday 18 January
Meeting point: The Bobbin Coffee Shop, Shaddongate, CA2 5TY
Jubilee Sunset Beauty Spot & Currock
Wednesday 1 February
Meeting point: Jubilee Road, Currock, Carlisle, CA2 4DD
Small parking area on Jubilee Road or on street parking
Bitts Park, Carlisle
Wednesday 15 February
Meeting point: Sheepmount Athletics Stadium, Mayor’s Drive, Carlisle, CA3 8XL
Cummersdale, Carlisle
Wednesday 1 March
Meeting point: Beside footbridge, Denton Street, Denton Holme, CA2 5DU (On street parking: 2 hour disc zone)
Keenan Park and Durranhill Beck, Carlisle
Wednesday 15 March
Meeting point: Parking area at the end of Rosevale (beside Keenan Park), just off Pennine Way, Harraby, CA1 3RG
Heysham Park, Carlisle
Wednesday 29 March
Meeting point: Meet by the sports area/Raffles Community House off Raffles Avenue, Carlisle, CA2 7EG
Tuesday Trundle Walks
Why not sign up for a Tuesday Trundle and discover a new walk in your local area. All walks are led by one of our knowledgeable and experienced volunteer walk leaders.
Please note that booking is not required, please just attend on the morning of your chosen walk. For further information please contact Carlisle City Council on 07935 001511.
All walks start at 10.30am.
Tuesday 20 September
Gretna *New walk*
Meet Caledonia South Car Park
OS: 325 671 // PC: DG16 5JD
Tuesday, 4 October
Gelt Woods
Meet: Lower Gelt Bridge car park off A69
OS: NY 520 592 // PC CA8 1SY
Tuesday, 18 October
Greenwell and Castle Carrock
Meet: Castle Carrock by village green
OS: NY 543 554 // PC: CA8 9LU
Tuesday, 1 November
Dalston and Hawksdale
Meet: Dalston car park (opposite the Co-op Supermarket)
OS NY 369 499
Tuesday, 15 November
Lanercost and Hadrian’s Wall
Meet: Car Park, Lanercost Bridge
OS: NY554 634 // PC: CA8 2HG
Tuesday, 29 November
Hallbankgate “Stagsike Trail”
Meet: Top of Crossgates Road, Hallbankgate.
OS: NY 584 593 // Pc: CA8 2PQ