Dalston and Burthwaite Loop

Sky Ride Local in Carlisle

This route is mostly flat, undemanding and on quiet minor roads. Making it an ideal confidence builder for anyone looking to venture out a bit further on their bike. Much of the route is scenic and on a clear day, the southern uplands of Scotland and the northern fells of the Lake District can be seen. The final 3 miles back to Dalston is mainly downhill, so a great way to finish a lovely ride.

If you’re fairly confident on your bike and ready to broaden your cycling horizons, our Steady rides are ideal. At a comfortable pace, and possibly with some modest hills along the way, rides take place on mainly quiet roads with plenty of sights along the way. Rides are between 6 and 20 miles long, at a moderate pace of between 7 and 10 miles an hour.

Additional Information

Helmets must be worn by all under 18's regardless of ride level.
Please make sure your bike is in good working order and bring equipment with you to repair punctures, Ride Leaders are there to help but are not responsible for your bike.
All rides leave at the time stated you must arrive early Ride Leaders will not wait. 

Children under the age of 5 do not need to register and must be in a BSA approved child seat, trailer or tag-a-long.

Meet the Ride Leaders

• Ian Ludlam I became a skyride leader because I want to introduce people to cycling. My passion is cycle touring. I am a member of Eden Valley Cycle Touring Club in Cumbria. As well as cycle tours in the UK I have cycled in the Pyreneas, France, Majorca and Corsica. I am also a volunteer for Watchtree Wheelers - a 'wheels for all' centre based at Watchtree Nature Reserve near Carlisle.
• Tim Kirby Hi, my name is Tim and have a huge passion for cycling, including road racing, sportives and fun rides. I look forward to seeing you on the rides this year, and I'm sure you will have a great time.
• Kevin Crawley Why become a Sky Ride Leader we were asked on the training course. For me it's because I love cycling and want to share that with other people. With the possible exception of riding in strong wind there is almost nothing I don't like about it I've cycled all my life, well since I was 5 and my Dad took the stabilisers off! Nowadays, I commute 3 to 4 days a week on my 15 year old mountain bike, I do a bit of Time Trailing during the summer months as a member of Border City Wheelers, which encourages me to get out regularly and pedal around the roads in north Cumbria to keep fit. I'm passionate about bikes as a sustainable form of transport and Sky Rides are an opportunity to share that passion.