Carlisle

Directions

 

The route from Westlinton to the city takes you down to the edge of the Solway Firth, where the rivers Eden and Esk meet and
swell a progress across vast acres of mud and sand until disgorging into the Irish Sea beyond Bowness and Annan. Here you pass such erstwhile centres of shipbuilding as Rockcliffe and other vestiges of a prosperous past, before cutting through a large and unattractive industrial estate. Soon, however, you are in the heart of a vibrant, welcoming city.

These days this great border city greets its guests with open arms, but not so many years ago any visitor would have been treated with suspicion. It was the nerve-centre for bitter feuds and bloody battles created by the long- running dispute over the border betwen England and Scotland. Early in its history it was an important Roman headquarters for Hadrian's Wall. In 1092 William the Conqueror's son William Rufus started to build the castle where later the unfortunate Mary Queen of Scots was incarcerated.

Kirklinton to Longlands

During a period of Scots occupation its ruler was one Macbeth; as 'Carluel' it was, according to legend, the domain of King Arthur, and the Emperor Hadrian was perhaps the first to realise that whoever held Carlisle could influence the destinies of both England and Scotland.




Accommodation
Crown & Mitre Hotel, English Street, Carlisle, Cumbria CA3 8HZ

This splendid example of Edwardian architecture was built in 1905 on the site of the original Crown and Mitre Inn, and took three years to construct. Bang in the centre of Carlisle, amidst the historic sites such as Carlisle Cathedral, Carlisle Castle, the Old Town Hall, the Guildhall and Tullie House Museum. Refurbishments are now completed on over 50 of the guest rooms. The hotel welcomes cyclists and is a truly comfortable and stylish place to take a night off and rest your weary limbs. Secure cycle storage. Excellent restaurant.

Run by: Duty Manager

 

Tel: 01228 525491
Web: www.crownandmitre-hotel-carlisle.com
Email: gm@crownandmitre-hotel-carlisle.com

Rooms : 16S, 78 D/T.
B&B : £35 (single supplement £20).
DB&B : weekend deal £45 (single supplement £20).

 


Angus Hotel & Almonds Bistro, 14 Scotland Rd, Carlisle CA3 9DG

The foundations of the Angus are actually on Hadrian's Wall. This is a small family run hotel offering personal hospitality, and superb food in Almonds Restaurant. Licensed bar, secure cycle store, drying facilities, packed lunches. Groups welcome. On Reivers and Hadrians routes.

Run by: Martin & Rachel Perry

 

Tel: 01228 523546.
Fax: 01228 531895
Web: www.angus-hotel.co.uk
Email: hotel@angus-hotel.co.uk

Rooms : 2S, 5D, 4T, 3F.
B&B : £35-£53.
Pk lunch : £4.90.
Evening meals : £15 (3-courses).

 


Langleigh Guest House, 6 Howard Place, Carlisle, CA1 1HR

Highly recommended by many tourists organisations, private road parking, five minutes from city centre, welcome trays, spacious rooms. Ideal place to stop for a final night before tackling the last stage. 4 stars. Pub 5 minutes. Lock-up/drying facilities

Run by: Yvette Rogers

 

Tel: 01228 530 440
Web: www.langleighhouse.co.uk
Email: langleighhouse@aol.com

Rooms : 1S, 3D, 3T, 1F.
B&B : £35.
Pk lunch : £5.
Eve meal: £8-£25 (BYOB).

 


Derwentlea, 14 Howard Place, CA1 1HR

All rooms are en-suite and have tea and coffee making facilities and colour TVs. Warm Victorian house in a quiet conservation area with private car park and only five minutes walk from the city centre. Family rooms, cots, highchairs available; drying facilities; laundry service; secure lockable storage for bikes and equipment.

Run by: Yvette Rogers

 

Tel: 01228 409706 or Mob: 07970 209760
www.derwentlea.co.uk
general@derwentlea.co.uk

Rooms : 2S, 5T/D
B&B: £35
Eve meal: £8-£25 (BYOB)
Pk lunch: £5

 


Courtfield Guest House, 169 Warwick Road, Carlisle CA1 1LP

Comfortable, en-suite bedrooms, TV, tea/coffee facilities. Ten minute walk to historic Carlisle city centre. Rightly famed for its breakfast - a classy fry or fruit and yoghurt style options. Cycle friendly and very well run.

Run by: Marjorie Dawes

 

Tel: 01228 522 767
Email: mdawes@courtfieldhouse.fsnet.co.uk

Rooms : 1S, 3D, 2T, 2F.
B&B : £27.50-£30.
Pk lunch : £5.
VisitBritain: 4 stars/Silver Award.
Pub: 200m.

 


Old Brewery Residences, Bridge Lane, Caldewgate, Carlisle CA2 5SR

With accommodation in Youth Hostel rooms. All single rooms in self catering flats of 7 bedrooms. Total available: 56. All kitchens fully equipped, bathrooms have 2 wc/ bath and 2 showers. Bedrooms have bed, desk, wardrobe, wash hand basin. Bedding included. Towels to hire. Large lockable cycle store on site. Also excellent cycle shop 5 mins walk along road. No meals available on site. But only 5 mins walk from town centre - with plenty of cafes/restaurants and supermarkets. The Old Brewery is part of the Old Theakstons Brewery and sits beside the River Caldew, opposite Carlisle Castle, and is a student hall of residence for most of the year converting into a youth hostel during the summer months. A friendly team will welcome guests and issues keys and advice on where to eat etc. Once keys issued guests have 24 hour access.

Run by: Dee Carruthers

 

Tel: 01228 597 352
www.impacthousing.org.uk
deec@impacthousing.org.uk

Rooms : 7 - 56 beds.
Rates: £22 (£18 for u-18s).

 


Greysteads Private Hotel, 43 Norfolk Rd, Carlisle CA2 5PQ

Elegant and old fashioned family run hotel in a quiet part of town yet within easy reach of the centre. Bedrooms all offer tea and coffee facilities plus TV and there's bags of parking space and a large secure lock-up area. Greysteads is on the way out of town heading south, towards the Dalston road and is right next to the route. Afternoon teas available.

Run by: Michael Potts

 

Tel: 01228 522175
michael.potts@greysteads.co.uk

Rooms : 2T, 2D, 1S.
B&B: from £30. Single occ. £40.
Pk lunch: from £4.

 


Aaron House, 135 Warwick Road, Carlisle, CA1 1LU.

Family run B&B, centrally heated, en-suite facilities available, TV and welcome tray in rooms, special diets by prior arrangement. Distance from Reivers 1km.

Run by: Blanche Tiffin

 

Tel: 01228 536 728
Web: www.greysteads.co.uk
Email: michael.potts@greysteads.co.uk

Rooms : 1T, 2F.
B&B: £25-£30
Pk lunch: £4

 


Hazeldean Guest House, Orton Grange, Wigton Road, Carlisle, Cumbria CA5 6JB

Friendly guest house with a unique attraction, 50m from Reivers route: complimentary therapies available - massage, reflexology and reiki. Spa suite, hot tub and sauna so ideal for an exhausted cyclist. Large garden, secure parking for bikes.

Run by: Susan Harper

 

01228 711 953
www.hazeldeantherapycentre.com

hazeldean1@btopenworld.com

Rooms : 1S, 2D, 1T.
B&B
: £26-£28.
Pk lunch : from £3.50.
Evening meal
: £7-£10.
On route. VisitBritain: 3 stars.
Pub: nearby