Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cumbria

Solway Coast

Quiet coastline in the northwest corner of England 115 sq km/44 sq miles

The secluded coastline of the Solway Firth, looking across to Scotland, with dunes, salt marsh, raised mires and inland pastures in northwest Cumbria. Walks booklets and online walks are available from the discovery centre (see below).

Local authority Cumbria

Promoted routes Allerdale Ramble (see Cumbria Way), Cumbria Coastal Way, Hadrian's Wall Path

Explorer maps 314, 315

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