How to get to Carlisle Racecourse
By Road - 2 miles south of the town of Carlisle (Durdar Road)
Easy access from the M6 Motorway (Junction 42)
By Rail - Carlisle Station (2 miles from the course)
By Air - Contact Racecourse for helicopter landing information
Carlisle National Hunt Course
Pear shaped track of 1 mile 5 furlongs with 300 yard uphill run-in
Undulating track that is a thorough test of stamina
Going conditions are usually at one extreme or the other - very soft or very fast
Carlisle Flat Course
Right handed, 1 mile 4 furlong pear shaped track
Galloping and undulating with easy turns
Stiff uphill run-in of three and a half furlongs
6f course begins on an extended chute
Carlisle Effect of Draw
High numbers have an advantage in races up to a mile
