Hurricanes to Spacemen from Watchtree Nature Reserve

Sunday 10th August at 10.00am This is what time the ride will set off. It’s best to get to the starting point at least 15 minutes beforehand to avoid missing the start.

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Cycling time Ride distance Suitable for Distance from me Ride level
90 Mins 14 Miles 8+ (children 8-15 with adult) Not all rides are suitable for everyone. This will tell you if the ride is suitable for you and/or your friends and family. ? Miles
Steady If you’re fairly confident on your bike and ready to broaden your cycling horizons, 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.
Starting Point & Postcode
Watchtree Nature Reserve Near Wiggonby, CA5 6NL
Overall Duration On a long ride, it’s sometimes good to have a little break in the middle, or maybe a catch up at the beginning or end to keep it sociable. This means that the overall ride duration may be longer than the actual cycling time.
2 hours 30 mins  (1 hours 30 mins cycling)
Bike Type You probably don’t want to drag your road bike across bumpy trails. Maybe you want to make the most of the suspension on your mountain bike. This helps you match your ride to your bike.
Mountain Bike, Hybrid (off road tyres), Hybrid (road tyres), Road 
Sky Ride Local
Guided Rides Great routes and support from trained leaders
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Sky Ride Local in Carlisle

This circular ride starts from the Watchtree Nature Reserve the home of various aircraft including Hurricanes, Wellingtons & Vickers aircraft. The route will follow undulating quiet country roads heading for the Solway Firth along the route of the Roman wall. We'll then pass along some lanes with spectacular open views of the Burgh Marsh the site of the famous Cumbrian spaceman photo, before returning to the Nature Reserve.

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 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. 

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Car Parking
Yes, at start point.
Nearest Train Station
Carlisle Railway Station approximately 8.2 miles away. 
Toilet Facilities Available?
Yes, at Start point (Watchtree Visitor Centre)  

Meet the Ride Leaders

  • Michael English Michael English
  • Morag Thompson Morag Thompson I have cycled for the last ten years. I have cycled a variety of bikes and in a variety of places around Europe. I ride my bike most days and the journeys can be as short as going to the shops or as far as travelling to Norway.
    I love cycling and the adventures that you can have along the way.
  • David Thompson David Thompson I have been cycling most of my life riding locally abroad and touring. I am passionate about cycling and want to help others get enjoyment from owning a bike. I love being outdoors in the fantastic countryside around Carlisle and exploring by bike.

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