Blackford Area Guidebook
Food scene
Laings of Harker
Super tasty cafe and farm shop.
Less then 5 minutes in a car.
The Crown and Thistle
Lovely place for food and dog friendly too!
The Sally
Another lovely place for food.
Skitby
Skitby RoadLovely food and atmosphere
Nice little bar and restaurant on a bus route back to Blackford.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Spider & Fly
1 Scotland RdNice little bar and restaurant on a bus route back to Blackford.
Pub grub and bar with a bus stop outside, back to Blackford
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Crown Inn
B6413Pub grub and bar with a bus stop outside, back to Blackford
Domino's Pizza - Carlisle - Kingstown Road
103-105 Kingstown RoadPizza delivery, order on the app for best deals!
Lovely Cafe and Restaurant in stunning location. Dog friendly and lovely walks along the river.
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hidden River Cafe
Lovely Cafe and Restaurant in stunning location. Dog friendly and lovely walks along the river.
Garden centre
Super tasty food, farm shop, craft & gift shop and garden centre.
Aquatic centre is great for the kids!
Houghton Hall Garden Centre
Super tasty food, farm shop, craft & gift shop and garden centre.
Aquatic centre is great for the kids!
Dobbies Garden Centre Carlisle
Orton GrangeAnother local garden centre with a small soft play area.
Private hire swimming pool
Located in Blackford village, booking essential
Blackdyke Farm Riding Centre
The Swimming Retreat Croftlands View
Historical
Situated in the centre of Carlisle, a great piece of history
71 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Castillo de Carlisle
Castle WaySituated in the centre of Carlisle, a great piece of history
Situated opposite the castle in the city centre
47 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tullie House Museum And Art Gallery
Castle StreetSituated opposite the castle in the city centre
Solway Aviation Museum
Museo de la Mezcla del Diablo
Annan RoadAnother local museum
Vintage Motorbike museum
If your interested in vintage bikes, this is a hidden gem!
Another local landmark near to the Castle and Tullie House
34 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Catedral de Carlisle
7 Abbey StAnother local landmark near to the Castle and Tullie House
Cumbria's Museum of Military Life
Castle WayAnother museum next to Carlisle Castle
Lovely dog friendly cafe also on the grounds.
36 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Priorato de Lanercost
Lovely dog friendly cafe also on the grounds.
Kirklinton Hall & Gardens
Check opening times before setting off!
Lowther Castle & Gardens
Sightseeing
Lovely walk round the tarn, and lots of outdoor activities available to book into.
25 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Nacional Talkin Tarn
Lovely walk round the tarn, and lots of outdoor activities available to book into.
The famous Hadrian’s wall! Lots of great walks around this area.
99 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Muro de Adriano
The famous Hadrian’s wall! Lots of great walks around this area.
The nearest Lake District town, is worth a day out. Lots of great walks, beautiful scenery, shops and a fab park for the kids.
205 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Keswick
The nearest Lake District town, is worth a day out. Lots of great walks, beautiful scenery, shops and a fab park for the kids.
Samyeling Tibetan Buddhist Centre
Walking
Kingmoor Nature Reserve
6 Kingmoor RdLots of lovely woodland walks, not to far away
Reserva Natural Watchtree
Cycle hire available
Lovely walk along the river, in the city centre
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rickerby Park
Rickerby ParkLovely walk along the river, in the city centre
Lovely walks around Aira Force and impressive waterfall!
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ullswater and Aira Force
Lovely walks around Aira Force and impressive waterfall!
Gelt Woods
Another nice walk along the river bank
Tindale Tarn
Birdoswald Roman Fort - Hadrian's Wall
Binsey
Lovely walk with great view for all the family
Great family walk for all ages. Amazing views of ullswater!
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hallin Fell
Great family walk for all ages. Amazing views of ullswater!
Lovely walk for all the family, easy access down to the lake on the drive home
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sale Fell
Lovely walk for all the family, easy access down to the lake on the drive home
One of my favourite wainwright fells, just amazing views over ullswater. A longer walk than Hallin fell and Binsey.
Arthur's Pike
One of my favourite wainwright fells, just amazing views over ullswater. A longer walk than Hallin fell and Binsey.
Park near the pub for this nice little walk. If fell walking is more your thing, drive on a little further to Jockey Shields lay-by and hike up Talkin Fell
Castle Carrock Reservoir
Park near the pub for this nice little walk. If fell walking is more your thing, drive on a little further to Jockey Shields lay-by and hike up Talkin Fell
Shopping
Outlet shopping village, around 10 minutes away. Ample free parking
35 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Gretna Gateway Outlet Village
Glasgow RoadOutlet shopping village, around 10 minutes away. Ample free parking
The Lanes Shopping Centre
Globe LaneCity centre shopping
Famous for runaway weddings since 1754!
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tienda de herreros famosos de Gretna Green
Famous for runaway weddings since 1754!