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Cumdivock Buchaban John Peel’s gravestone in Caldbeck churchyard Hawksdale Raughton This stage is through Cumbrian countryside rarely seen by visitors and looks deceptively easy compared to other Gatesgill more upland stages. In between the picturesque village of Caldbeck, Dalston and the bustling city of Carlisle is a generous helping of old bridges, stiles and gates. The Stockdalewath trail keeps largely to woodland and farmland paths and tracks alongside the winding course of the River Caldew. Welton

Tips Look out for ... Fit in a short detour to the remains The gravestone of legendary Atlantic Salmon of the Howk Bobbin Mill on the edge huntsman, John Peel, in Caldbeck spawn in the of Caldbeck. churchyard. crystal-clear waters of the upper Caldew Sebergham If pressed for time, there is a train Rose Castle - 13th century home of service between Dalston and Carlisle. the Bishop of Carlisle, near Dalston. The 17th century market cross (in The fish ladder at Holme Head weir.

w front of Carlisle’s TIC) marks the Atlantic Salmon en-route to their e ld trail’s northern end. breeding grounds in the upper Caldbeck a r C Citadel railway station is only 5 Caldew (October to December). Rive minutes walk from the city centre. The spectacular view from the top Carlisle Carnival is held in early July. of Carlisle Castle keep. Kingmoor Nature Reserve - one of Hesket the oldest in the country. Newmarket Hadrian’s Wall Path National Trail waymarking in Carlisle (from May STAGE 2003).

15 miles (24 km) - 6 to 7 hours walking

Stay awhile... Carlisle Castle, home of the Kings Own Royal Border Regiment Museum Carlisle The capital of Cumbria has the widest range of facilities on the trail and a fascinating history, due largely to its highly prized borderland location. A trio of top attractions - medieval castle, red sandstone cathedral and the imaginative Tullie House museum - are all close to the pedestrianised city centre, so you can easily fill a day piecing together the historical jigsaw. Guided walking tours get you into other interesting corners and the Hadrian’s Wall Bus, which will whisk you out to the nearest parts of the famous Roman Bitts Park Hardwick construction, often has guides Circus on board. The Settle to Carlisle Castle P Railway provides another relaxing P means of transportation, this GEORGIAN WAY W Civic time through the lovely Eden ES T T Centre OW FISHER ST E Valley and across the Yorkshire R S CASTLE WAY T Dales.

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Citadel Station Places to visit Carlisle Castle (& Border Regiment Museum) Carlisle Cathedral Guildhall Museum Tullie House Museum & Art Gallery www.carlisle.gov.uk

Carlisle Cathedral Carlisle Old Town Hall Greenmarket Carlisle The city centre Carlisle’s Cumbria CA3 8JH is ablaze Market with colour Cross... Tel: +44 (0)1228 625600 throughout northern Fax: +44 (0)1228 625604 the summer end of the E-mail: [email protected] trail