Drumburgh Moss Nature Reserve

Drumburgh Moss is a place which is alive with the sounds and sights of the Solway Coast National Landscape. That’s particularly striking on a warm summer’s day, when the bog is alive with the noise of dragonflies, lizards and birds. Curlew, adders and roe deer are its usual inhabitants. But this is somewhere that can […]

Crosscanonby Carr

Before it became the first nature reserve in the Solway Coast National Landscape, Crosscanonby Carr was the site of an abandoned car park. Today, it is a place which has evolved into a mosaic of wetland, meadow and woodland which is a haven for animals, birds and plants. The word ‘Carr’ comes from the Norse […]

Bowness Gravel Pits Nature Reserve

The gravel pits of Bowness Common were once a quarry, but the picture is very different today. It’s a small nature reserve in the Solway Coast National Landscape which has a surprising variety of wildlife all year round. Mother Nature has recolonised this area at a remarkable speed. The site is owned and cared for […]

Grune Point

This long spit of land, one of the landmarks of the Solway Coast National Landscape, has been created by the waves of the Solway Firth. It protects Moricambe Bay from the storms of the open water and has been formed by an accumulation of sand and gravel over time. It is a great place for […]

Frequently asked questions

How do you recognise a distressed or disturbed bird? They will make a loud repeated alarm call – if they don’t sound happy, it means they’re not Some birds may dive bomb you as an obvious sign that they feel threatened by your presence They may fake an injury in the hope you will follow […]

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Horse riding

There are loads of places where horse riders can explore the Solway Coast National Landscape. Lots of people head for the beach, while others head inland along the country lanes. When the tide is out you can cover an area stretching from Maryport to Silloth, with places to stop along the way. There are three […]