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Overview

A local walk using the 64 bus service from Carlisle to Rockcliffe and returning on foot along the River Eden.

Tuesday, 20 January 2026
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
76.2m / 250ft
Type:
linear

Catch 64 bus service at 09:51 from Stand H outside Club Britannia on Lowther Street (also stops at ASDA), arriving at Rockcliffe School at 10:29.

The official walk will end near the Redfern Inn (Close to Austin Friers School) but others will continue to central Carlisle.

Features

  • Accessible by public transport
  • Dog friendly
  • Family-Friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
NY 35922 61868
Nearest postcode:
CA6 4AH
what3words:
fidgeting.running.sketching
Start time:
10:30 am

Rockcliffe C of E School bus stop

Finishing point

Grid reference:
NY 39049 57325
Nearest postcode:
CA3 9SB
what3words:
riders.patrol.smiles
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm

Eterby Scar, Carlisle

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  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
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