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Carlisle Group

We are the Carlisle Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

An easy walk out of Brampton along the Dandy line to Brampton Station followed by walk (road and fields to Talkin Tarn (refreshments and Toilets).Round the Tarn and on to Talkin village using local roads then footpaths to High Gelt Bridge. 

We then follow the Gelt River to Middle Gelt Bridge for lunch and on into the Gelt Woods. Passing through the Gelt Woods we will pass the Roman quarry. Emerging from Gelt Woods we walk back to Brampton on local footpaths passing Capontree Wood.

Tuesday, 30 June 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
15km / 9.3mi
Ascent:
271.3m / 890ft
Type:
circular

Some paths may be muddy but generally the walking is on well established paths or in some cases minor roads.

There are several cafes in Brampton and Toilet facilities. Visit St Martins with the wonderful Pre-Raphaelite stained glass windows.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available
  • Dog friendly
  • Family-Friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
NY 53599 61211
Nearest postcode:
CA8 1EH
what3words:
learns.smokers.lifeguard
Start time:
10:00 am

Meet at the Sands . On road parking along by the Sands – please park with consideration

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking