ay two of the Reivers route leaves the Lake District and meanders towards Carlisle on minor roads, taking you out on the flatlands of the Solway before reaching the city.

Hadrians Wall at Birdoswald Roman Fort

he alternative is to take the shorter Penrith-Carlisle "link route" after Dalston, thereby making time to visit the Tullie House museum, which has a fine display not only of Roman relics from Hadrians Wall, but also an exhibition regarding the Reivers themselves. A new signed cycleway alongside the River Caldew is to be completed shortly.

Tullie House Museum - Carlisle

pposite the museum is Carlisle Castle, where Mary Queen of Scots was incarcerated following her abdication from the Scottish throne, and where supporters of Bonnie Prince Charlie's 1745 rebellion were led out and hanged by the Duke of Cumberland.

Carlisle Castle - Carlisle

rom Carlisle, the land begins to rise steadily again through tiny villages and across open countryside.

our third night's accommodation will be at Bailey Mill, an isolated working farm with excellent accommodation and even a Jacuzzi to relax those tired muscles. Evening meals are available and there is also a well stocked bar.

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