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Carlisle walk and cycle mapCarlisle city centre

Traffic-free routes

Cycle lanes or shared pavements

Civic centre

Hospital

School

College

Cycle parking

Museum

Cathedral

SupermarketHealth walks

Leisure centre

Railway line

Train station

Cycle shopUniversity

Castle

Pedestrian zone – no cycling

Caution – busy road

Tourist Information

Toilets

Under construction

M6/A74 upgrading – no cycling

National Cycle Network

Carlisle is a compact city with most of it within two miles of the City Centre, the equivalent of only a 15 minute cycle ride. The zones on the map will help give you an indication of the distance and time you are from the centre (English/Scotch Street)

This map aims to help you consider walking or cycling when making your journeys within Carlisle whether to school, work, the shops or leisure facilities; even if that is only one of the journeys a week you presently make by car.

Walking and cycling within the city is a great way of improving your health whilst saving money and will help achieve the 30 minutes of daily physical activity recommended.

All roads apart from the M6 are available for cyclists and pedestrians.This map only shows the key roads within the City. Please do not cycle on the pavement unless it is an designated shared route.No responsibility will be accepted by Cumbria County Council for any errors or omissions.

2008

Cumbria County Council01228 226735cumbriacc.gov.uk/cyclingcyclingcumbria.co.uk

Highways Hotline To report pot holes etc.0845 609 6609cumbriahighways.org.uk

Carlisle City Council01228 618580carlisle.gov.uk

Carlisle Cycle Campaign Group01228 711832

Border City WheelersLocal cycle racing clubbordercitywheelers.co.uk

SustransInformation on National Cycle Networksustrans.co.uk

Hadrians Wall Bus (AD122)Carries two bikes per bus01434 32022

TravelinePublic transport information0871 200 2233

National RailTrain times0845 748 4950

Carlisle Tourist Information CentreLocal cycling and walking publications01228 625600

ContactsWhy walk?

• Builds up fitness gradually and acts as a stepping stone to other activities

• It can be easily incorporated into everyday life

• Provides time to clear your head and leave stresses behind

• Anyone can do it regardless of age, ability, location or income

• It’s free!

For further details on health walks please contact Carlisle City Council on 01228 817370 or visit carlisle.gov.uk to download a walking brochure.

Be safe be seen

SafetyWear reflective clothing and ensure you have a front light and rear reflector. Always use lights when cycling at night

HelmetShould be worn with the peak just above the eyebrows. The strap should sit in a ‘V’ under the ears and should be tight enough not to move around.

SaddleCorrect height improves comfort and avoids knee strain. When pedal at bottom of crank with ball of foot on pedal, leg should be very slightly bent. Too straight will hurt knees and too bent will make pedalling hard work.

WheelsCheck tyres regularly, well inflated tyres make cycling easier.A correctly inflated tyre should not compress when a thumb is pressed against it.

Shared routes

The rivers Caldew, Eden and Petteril each offer attractive off-road family friendly riverside routes for walking, cycling and mobility scooters.

The rivers form part of a Special Area of Conservation and the wildlife you may catch sight of include lamprey, salmon, crayfish, otters and kingfishers.

Be healthy Save money

Save over £300 a year just on car parks and petrol

Swap your car for a bike one day a week to get to

work in the city centre from two miles away.

Even new cyclists travelling short distances can reduce the risk of dying from heart attack or stroke by up to 22%.

Car drivers suffer four times higher levels of air pollution than walking.

Walk off a full day’s worth of food30 mins walking x 5 days a week = 2000 calories

Local bike shops will help you find the right bike or adjust yours properly so it’s safe and comfortable to ride.

Check the following regularly:

• Brakes and cables

• Tyre pressure and condition

Bike Shops

HalfordsLondon RoadSt Nicholas Gate01228 514045halfords.com

Holly Mill Cycles140 Botchergate01228 513909hollymillcycles.co.uk

Mystery Cycles (mobile spares and repairs)Dalston01228 711566

Palace Cycles120–124 Botchergate01228 625600palacecycles.co.uk

Scotby CyclesChurch StreetCaldewgate01228 546931bikebike.co.uk

Whitehead Cycle Centre120–124 Botchergate01228 526890

The 3 River

Corridors

• Are handle bars, seat and other fixings tight?

• Be secure, always ensure you use a good lock when parking your bike

There are a number of shared cycling and walking routes in Carlisle.

On a bike

• Cycle at a relaxed pace• Slow down and let walkers know

when approaching them• Take care at crossing points

On foot

• Keep to your side of any dividing line or to the right where no line

• Do not take up the whole path if walking in a group

• Keep your dog under control

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