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Carlisle Castle – Burgh Marsh loop from Bowness-on-Solway

Carlisle Castle – Burgh Marsh loop from Bowness-on-Solway

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Carlisle Castle – Burgh Marsh loop from Bowness-on-Solway

01:35

38.0km

180m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 15, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 10.3 km for 76 m

After 19.3 km for 62 m

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Start point

Bus stop

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6.87 km

Burgh Marsh

Highlight • Cycleway

In either direction it’s a nice flat blast along the Solway coast until your battling into a headwind.

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9.77 km

Edward I died of dysentery whilst camping on nearby Burgh Marsh in July 1307. He had gathered his men to cross into Scotland and deal with the rebellion of Robert the Bruce.

The statue was unveiled by the Duke of Kent in 2007 and stands proud in the village by the roadside and the playing fields.

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10.3 km

St Michael's Church, Burgh by Sands

Highlight • Historical Site

Originally built in the 12th century on the remains and with stones from the Roman fort of Aballava, part of Hadrian's Wall, King Edward I died near this site in 1307. His body lay in state here before being transferred to Westminster Abbey.
It is one of only three surviving fortified churches in Cumbria and has two towers:
The west tower has wrought-iron gates, arrow slits, and a crenellated roof—originally built as a shelter during border conflicts.
The east tower was later lowered and served as a schoolroom in the 18th century.
The architecture is a mix of Norman and Gothic. A decorated entrance features beakhead motifs (a rare Romanesque detail). Stained glass windows depict northern saints and King Edward I. A Roman corbel is set into the wall.

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18.6 km

Carlisle Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Founded in 1092 by William II, Carlisle Castle was the main fortress on England’s northwestern border with Scotland until the crowns of both countries were united in 1603. According to English Heritage, the castle has endured more sieges than any other place in the British Isles.

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19.1 km

Carlisle Market Hall

Highlight • Structure

It was built between 1887-1889 & is one of the few covered Victorian markets remaining in the country.

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19.2 km

I Love Cafe

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Would highly recommend any of their cakes. Will provide fuel for miles!

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19.5 km

Carlisle Cathedral

Highlight • Religious Site

Carlisle Cathedral, founded in 1122 as an Augustinian priory and elevated to cathedral status in 1133, is one of England's oldest and smallest cathedrals. The building combines Norman and Gothic architecture, with its striking east window—the largest example of Flowing Decorated Gothic in the country. Inside, you'll find medieval choir stalls with misericords, a 14th-century star-studded ceiling, and a chapel for the Border Regiment.

Built in red sandstone, the cathedral also houses a phratry (refectory) dating from around 1500, a Prior's Tower with a painted ceiling, and a gatehouse dating from 1527. Despite damage during the English Civil War and restorations in the 19th century, Carlisle Cathedral remains a spiritual and cultural center.

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33.8 km

Burgh Marsh

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Burgh Marsh is a vast salt marsh on the Solway Firth, where nature, history, and mystery converge. Located near Burgh by Sands, the area forms a key part of the Solway Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. King Edward I died here in 1307 during his campaign against Scotland, an event marked by a monument in the middle of the marsh. Bordering the western section of Hadrian's Wall, Burgh Marsh also bears traces of the Roman presence. Today, Burgh Marsh stands as a silent witness to centuries of frontier history, with a landscape that invites reflection and exploration.

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38.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

34.2 km

2.36 km

681 m

558 m

213 m

Surfaces

36.5 km

1.18 km

225 m

105 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 14 July

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Carlisle Castle – Burgh Marsh loop from Bowness-on-Solway

Burgh Marsh

Statue of Edward I

St Michael's Church, Burgh by Sands

Carlisle Castle

Carlisle Market Hall

I Love Cafe

Carlisle Cathedral

Burgh Marsh

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