Carlisle sits just south of the Scottish border on the M6, close to the Lake District and the western end of Hadrian's Wall. We collect groups from across Cumbria and plan trips in every direction.
A border city with a medieval castle and cathedral, at the start of Hadrian's Wall country.
A medieval fortress that has guarded the border for more than 900 years.
A museum and gallery with a Roman frontier gallery and the story of the Border Reivers.
The Roman frontier, with Birdoswald fort around half an hour away.
One of England's smallest ancient cathedrals, with a painted, star-studded ceiling.
A riverside park beside the castle, popular for events and family days.
The station, the cathedral and the historic quarter.
Just across the river, on the line of Hadrian's Wall.
East of the centre, close to the M6 for quick departures.
We move staff and visitors between Carlisle's offices, the station and venues across Cumbria, planned around meetings.
Carlisle is England's border city, with Scotland a few miles north and the Lake District just to the south. Groups travel here to walk Hadrian's Wall, tour the northern Lakes, marry at Gretna Green and follow racing at Carlisle Racecourse. It is also on the West Coast main line, so many groups arrive by train and need onward transport into the countryside.
Many destinations around Carlisle are rural, with narrow roads and small car parks, so the choice of vehicle matters as much as the route.
Trains from London, Glasgow, Newcastle and along the Cumbrian coast.
Hotels near the castle, the cathedral and the historic quarter.
Race meetings at Blackwell, south of the city.
The Fusehill Street campus and student accommodation.
The famous wedding village just over the Scottish border.
Towns and villages across north Cumbria.
Birdoswald is around 30 minutes east; Housesteads is around 50 minutes.
The northern Lakes are around 40 minutes away.
Around an hour and a quarter along the A69.
Glasgow Airport is around an hour and three quarters; Edinburgh is around two hours.
Around two hours down the M6.
Around 15 minutes north for weddings and visits.
The M6 and A74(M) give fast links north and south, but many Hadrian's Wall sites and Lake District villages are on narrow roads with limited parking. A minibus is often more practical than a full-size coach for these trips.
The A66 and the routes into the Lakes are busy on summer weekends and bank holidays, and fell roads can be closed in winter weather.
The medieval fortress at the heart of the city.
One of England's smallest ancient cathedrals.
The museum and gallery covering the city's Roman and border history.
Flat and jump racing, including the Cumberland Plate.
Home of Carlisle United.
A lake and country park near Brampton.
Hadrian's Wall walkers often book a minibus to move between start and finish points along the wall. Wedding parties at Gretna Green usually need a vehicle sized for the guests plus space for outfits and gifts.
School trips to the castle and the Roman sites use a coach, as long as the destination has suitable parking.
Spring and summer are the main walking season on Hadrian's Wall and in the Lakes. Weddings at Gretna Green take place all year, and racing at Carlisle runs through spring, summer and autumn. Winter brings shorter days and occasional road closures on the fells.
We also pick up and drop off groups in these nearby areas.
Group transfers between Carlisle and the closest airports.
Yes. The vehicle can drop off at the start of each day's walk and collect at the finish.
Newcastle Airport is around an hour and a quarter away. Glasgow, Edinburgh and Manchester are around two hours away.
Yes. Gretna Green is around 15 minutes from Carlisle.
Yes. Keswick and Ullswater are around 40 minutes away.
Yes. Pickups across north Cumbria are common.
Yes. Share the race day and the times you want to arrive and leave.
