Things to do in the Solway Coast National Landscape
Below is a selection of interesting leaflets produced by the Solway Coast National Landscape.
Maybe you’re looking for walks or tours, want to know about the natural and manmade quirks of this part of Cumbria, or find somewhere to go for an interesting day out.
Or perhaps you want to know how this landscape has evolved, or how it is managed today, or discover the flora and fauna which lives here.
Check out the Solway Coast National Landscape website for lots more information and publications.
Explore the Solway
Explore the remarkable Solway Coast National Landscape, a unique wetland paradise shaped by geological processes and human history. This guide is designed to help visitors discover abundant wildlife habitats and ancient heritage sites across the region.
Silloth & Mawbray Circuit
The Silloth and Mawbray Circuit is a scenic ride that partly follows National Cycle Route 72, taking in a Roman fort, Anglo-Saxon and Norse settlements, a nature reserve and beautiful views across the Solway Firth, mixed in with some interesting stories along the way.
Solway Heritage
Discover the rich heritage and unique character of the Solway Coast National Landscape, shaped by history, from Roman frontiers and medieval monasteries to traditional vernacular architecture like clay dabbins. This guide introduces visitors to the region’s fascinating blend of coastal ecosystems, historic settlements, and resilient architecture that define the Solway Plain’s distinctive sense of place. SCNL-Solway-Heritage-A5-booklet-2025.pdf
Solway Coast Rambles
Discover the tranquil backwater of the western Roman frontier with this collection of five themed circular walks radiating from the Hadrian’s Wall Path National Trail. This guidebook celebrates the rich natural, historical, and agricultural heritage of the Solway Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
Dog Friendly Solway
With a huge variety of habitats and landscapes from extensive beaches, sand dunes to lowland mosses, grasslands and riverbanks, there are places for every dog to enjoy.
The Grune Point Circular
The shingle spit of land that juts into Moricambe Bay is known as Grune Point − an important site for ground-nesting birds. Starting from Silloth, this circular walk follows the coast to Skinburness before looping around the point and returning via East Cote Farm.