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  1. megaera avatar

    RE: 9 days in the UK itinerary

    by megaera 13 February 2012

    Unless you have some special reason to want to go to Carlisle and - particularly - Gretna Green, I wouldn't bother. Gretna Green is just…

  2. mikeholly avatar

    Re: Hadrian's Wall or Coastal England

    by mikeholly 31 January 2012

    As a previous poster mentioned there are Roman exhibits at both ends of the Wall. Visiting either Carlisle or Newcastle will give you…

  3. Bassalegboy avatar

    RE: Fun Stuff To Do After the Tourist Traps Close?

    by Bassalegboy 01 June 2011

    For good pubs try Beer in the Evening website. Actually, Carlisle is a good base. I stayed there for a week last year and as it has good…

  4. Copepod avatar

    RE: Best way to see the Hadrian's Wall?

    by Copepod 27 May 2011

    Guide to Hadrian's Wall here: http://www.hadrians-wall.org/ Guide to National Trail (walking) here: http://www.nationaltrail.co.uk/hadrian…

  5. pedro555 avatar

    RE: Recommendations for the Best view of Hadrian's Wall

    by pedro555 02 April 2011

    You won't be able to get to Dumfries area by Citylink: http://www.citylink.co.uk/timetables.php You will need to use: http://www.traveline…

  6. dave59 avatar

    Best route to go from Carlisle to Inverness

    by dave59 14 March 2011

    I need some advise please as we're staying in Ambleside to'night with plans of travelling to Carlisle, Cumbria in the morning. From there…

  7. ae123456 avatar

    RE: Edinburgh to Manchester BEST PLACES TO VISIT!

    by ae123456 23 February 2011

    Lake District, Carlisle for its cathedral and castle. Cumbria coast has some attractive parts- Whitehaven is a good place for a few hours…

  8. megaera avatar

    RE: Short trips around Carlisle

    by megaera 08 August 2009

    Hadrian's Wall, obviously - there is a bus that runs the length of it, and the Hadrians Wall long distance footpath goes through Carlisle.…

  9. peeljohn avatar

    RE: Cumbria/Lake District in September?

    by peeljohn 21 October 2008

    Those who are looking for a more luxurious place to stay while visiting the Carlisle area should consider the converted 17th century stone…

  10. coj avatar

    RE: Cumbria/Lake District in September?

    by coj 17 June 2008

    Personally, I wouldn't want to spend 4 nights in Carlisle. I understand that it may be a better transport base, but it's not the nicest…

  11. Bat_Dancer avatar

    Dog Walker, Carlisle

    by Bat_Dancer 23 April 2008

    I'm looking for a dog walker in Carlisle, Cumbria. Would anyone know where to look?

  12. Copepod avatar

    Re: Hiking in England or Scotland

    by Copepod 31 January 2008

    Another possibility would be doing the first part of the Pennine Way, going north from Edale to Hebden, over 3 days. There are railway…

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