Hadrian's Wall – Lanercost Priory loop from Irthington

Hadrian's Wall – Lanercost Priory loop from Irthington

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Hadrian's Wall – Lanercost Priory loop from Irthington

04:17

87.0km

830m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 16, 2026

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After 74.2 km for 183 m

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Start point

Bus stop

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18.4 km

Hadrian's Wall

Highlight • Historical Site

Hadrian's Wall was a 117 km long defensive wall built from 122 AD under Emperor Hadrian as the northwestern border of the Roman Empire. The wall ran from the Tyne …

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30.1 km

Centre of Britain Plaque

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48.9 km

Lanercost Priory

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This impressive Augustinian priory, founded around 1169, is just a stone's throw from Hadrian's Wall. Its ruins tell stories of kings, wars, and pilgrims. King Edward I stayed here in …

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71.9 km

World War Memorial

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The war memorial in Rickerby Park, Carlisle, is an impressive tribute to the fallen of the First World War, later expanded to include commemorations for the Second World War and …

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72.5 km

World War Memorial Bridge

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Opened in 1922 at the same time as the war Monument. Made from 100 tonnes of steel by local craftsmen.

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74.2 km

Carlisle Castle

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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 …

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74.9 km

Eden Bridge

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The bridge was built in 1815. The width was doubled in 1932.

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75.5 km

St Michael's Church, Stanwix

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There has been a church on this site as early as the reign of Henry I, and was given by Walter the king’s chaplain to the prior and convent of Carlisle.

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87.0 km

End point

Bus stop

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