Blackford Travel Guide

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Blackford Church in Cumbria, near to Blackford, Cumbria, Great Britain. Dedicated to St. John the Baptist.
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Blackford Church in Cumbria, near to Blackford, Cumbria, Great Britain. Dedicated to St. John the Baptist.
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Church at Blackford.
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Church of St John The Baptist, Blackford
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Farm track on the old Waverley line, Newtown of Rockcliffe. This private farm track follows the line of the old Waverley line (Carlisle to Edinburgh) closed by Beeching.
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Crown and Mitre Hotel

Crown and Mitre Hotel

3 out of 5
4 English Street Carlisle England
The price is £89 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
£89
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Carlisle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
Everything and everyone

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

Crown and Mitre Hotel
Cumbria Park Hotel

Cumbria Park Hotel

3 out of 5
32 Scotland Road Carlisle England
The price is £75 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
£75
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Carlisle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,009 reviews)
Very friendly staff. Very clean room. Excellent

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Cumbria Park Hotel
County Hotel

County Hotel

3 out of 5
9 Botchergate Carlisle England
The price is £43 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
£43
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Carlisle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,007 reviews)
Clean rooms Staff very professional

Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

County Hotel
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The Halston

The Halston

4 out of 5
20-34 Warwick Rd Carlisle England
Stay at this aparthotel in Carlisle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
The Halston
Magnificent stone built house for 10-17 on the stunning Annandale way

Magnificent stone built house for 10-17 on the stunning Annandale way

Annan SCT
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Annan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Annandale Distillery and Annandale ...
10/10 Exceptional! (20 reviews)
Absolutely a beautiful place to stay with a large group. This enormous facility comes with huge bedrooms and a well-equipped kitchen. It is so nice to sleep in rooms that feel sound proof. Having a washer and dryer was very helpful, especially at the end of our long trip through Europe.

Reviewed on 4 Jun 2025

Magnificent stone built house for 10-17 on the stunning Annandale way
Luxury Cottage in the Scenic Borders of Scotland

Luxury Cottage in the Scenic Borders of Scotland

Canonbie
Stay at this family-friendly cottage in Canonbie. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Clan Armstrong Centre and Gilnockie ...
10/10 Exceptional! (62 reviews)
Lovely cottage in a great location with friendly hosts.

Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026

Luxury Cottage in the Scenic Borders of Scotland
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Popular places to visit

The Castle

Carlisle Castle

Carlisle Castle is just one of the places to see in Carlisle, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this walkable area.

Carlisle Castle
Lovely garden

Bitts Park

Explore the great outdoors at Bitts Park, a lovely green space in Carlisle. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

Bitts Park
A very small museum most if not all aircraft outside, but does have a Vulcan there

Solway Aviation Museum

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Solway Aviation Museum during your trip to Irthington. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this quaint area.

Solway Aviation Museum

Carlisle Cathedral

Carlisle Cathedral is just one of the places to see in Carlisle, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

Carlisle Cathedral

Carlisle Racecourse

You can take time to visit Carlisle Racecourse during your travels to St Cuthbert Without. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Carlisle Racecourse

The Sands Centre

Enjoy a stop at The Sands Centre, an entertaining place to visit in Carlisle. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

The Sands Centre

Things to do

Hadrian's Wall

Private Tour of Roman Britain & Hadrian's Wall from Windermere

£650
per traveller
Private Tour of Roman Britain & Hadrian's Wall from Windermere
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