Carlisle, Cumbria – The Largest City in England

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Town information- The city of Carlisle, Cumbria, with its estimated 103 500 inhabitants, is located in north west England in Sovereign State of the United Kingdom on 54 Degrees 54′ 27″ North and 2 Degrees 56’38” West Co-Ordinates. Carlisle covers a total area of 4015 square miles and is currently ranked the largest city in England in terms of area. An astonishing fifty-two councillors represent the twenty-three electoral wards of the city.

Twinning- Carlisle is twinned with Flensburg in Germany and Stupsk in Poland, since 1961 and 1987 respectively.

Population- Caucasians account for 99. 1 percent of the population with Asians following at 0. 3 percent and Blacks at 0. 1 percent. Population density is approximately 96. 9 inhabitants per square kilometre.

Climate- The city experiences a maritime climate with cold summers and mild winters. Average summer high’s range from 17 to 20 Degrees Celsius and lows 10 to 12 Degrees Celsius. It thus recommended that you pack plenty warm clothing for both summer and winter vacationing in the area.

Transportation- Transportation options in the city range from road, train, air and coach services. M1, M6, M25, M40, M61 and M62 and adjoining motorways links the city directly to London, North Yorkshire, Humberside, the South East and North West. Carlisle Airport caters for prearranged private and commercial aircraft. Express coaches operate services to the city nationwide.

Activities- The city of Carlisle is rive with activities from jogging, cycling and fishing to pony trekking through Kershope Forest. Water sport are also very popular in the area and include canoeing, rowing, wind surfing and sailing. Hadrian’s Wall National Trail offers a 84 mile and Cumbria Coastal Way 150 mile long walking trail for visitors. Guided or self-guided walks around the city are also available. Talkin Tarn Retreat near Brampton offers activities for absolutely everyone in the family, suiting all ages, abilities and preferences of course.

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Source by Simon Haughtone