Carlisle to Dalston (Cumbria) Walk
River walk
A walk of about 5 to 5.5 miles along the River Caldew from Carlisle station to Dalston (Cumbria) station. Take the train to Carlisle, follow the riverside path and catch the train back from Dalston (Cumbria).
- Distance
- 5 to 5.5 mi
- Time
- 1.5 to 2 hours
- Train back
- 13min
The walk
From Carlisle station, walk to the River Caldew and follow the riverside path for 4.6 miles to Dalston (Cumbria). Getting to and from the riverside path adds 0.5 miles away (about 0.6 to 0.7 miles on foot) in all.
Walking distances are estimates from the straight-line distance and the type of ground, not a measured route. Check a map before you set off. Times use Naismith's rule and don't include stops.
Getting there and back
At the end, trains from Dalston (Cumbria) back to Carlisle take from 13min. Times are averages from our journey data, not a live timetable.
To Carlisle from the cities
- LancasterFrom 54min
- PrestonFrom 1hr 10min
- GlasgowFrom 1hr 14min
- EdinburghFrom 1hr 17min
- NewcastleFrom 1hr 27min
- DurhamFrom 1hr 51min
- ManchesterFrom 1hr 56min
- StirlingFrom 2hr
Good to know
How long is the Carlisle to Dalston (Cumbria) walk?
About 5 to 5.5 miles from station to station: 4.6 miles along the River Caldew and 0.5 miles away (about 0.6 to 0.7 miles on foot) getting to and from the riverside path.
How long does it take to walk from Carlisle to Dalston (Cumbria)?
About 1.5 to 2 hours at 3 miles an hour on the flat riverside path, without stops.
How do you get back from Dalston (Cumbria) to Carlisle?
By train: the quickest journey from Dalston (Cumbria) back to Carlisle takes 13min.
How do you get to Carlisle by train?
Carlisle is 54min from Lancaster, 1hr 10min from Preston, 1hr 14min from Glasgow and 3hr 21min from London by train.