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Farming

The Solway Coast is a farmed landscape which reflects traditional farming practices and more recent changes brought about by innovation and a response to agricultural policies brought forward to improve food productivity. Its climate is influenced by prevailing south-westerly winds which bring a regular supply of rainfall, which, when combined with fertile soils, is ideal […]

Planning

On 22 November 2023 all designated Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in England and Wales became ‘National Landscapes’. However, the designation in legal and policy terms is still AONB. An AONB is a national designation recognised in the planning system. These are landscapes of high landscape quality, with the same level of protection […]

Learn to scythe workshop

We were lucky enough to host a ‘Learn to Scythe Workshop’ on the Solway Coast recently.

Wolsty Banks Great British Beach Clean (26 Sep 2024)

Date and time: 26 Sep 2024, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Details: Join the Solway Coast National Landscape for a beach clean and litter survey of Wolsty Banks. We will provide all the equipment and tools that are needed for the beach clean – we just need you to come along and join in! Please […]

Mawbray Banks Great British Beach Clean (23 Sep 2024)

Date and time: 23 Sep 2024, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Details: Join Solway Coast National Landscape for a beach clean and litter survey of Mawbray Banks. We will provide all the equipment and tools that are needed for the beach clean – we just need you to come along and join in! Please wear […]

Nature recovery

The team at the Solway Coast National Landscape manages a host of sites along the coast, in an area ranging from Maryport to Silloth. Take a look at our places to explore pages to discover the wide variety of places we care for. These places are important not only to the UK, but internationally too […]

Management plan

The Solway Coast National Landscape is one of the finest landscapes in the country. This is an area with a special character which is designated by law as a protected landscape. It is a place that needs conserving and enhancing, always with the recognition that this has to be done in with the needs of […]

Medieval

The Medieval period of history saw more dramatic changes which defined the landscape we know today as the Solway Coast National Landscape. Between the Romans leaving Britain until the latter part of the 12th century, the control of the Solway was disputed between Britons, Anglians, Scandinavians, Scots and Normans. From the 5th century, the area […]