Archaeological discoveries at Drumburgh!
Through our Farming in Protected Landscape programme (FiPL) we have been able to support Grampus Heritage & Training with their ongoing investigation in the fascinating history of the Solway Coast National landscape.ย Beginning in late January, geophysical surveying took place on the marsh, collecting a large amount of data that will be processed and interpreted back […]
Meadow management at Crosscanonby Carr
If you visit Crosscanonby Carr Nature Reserve you might notice that the meadow area has been cut back in preparation for spring.ย This cutting is part of our long term management of the area as a wildflower meadow. The cuttings have been collected and piled around the edge of the site. This is an important step […]
Teaming up to tackle litter!
In February our team of fantastic volunteers were joined by a group of volunteers from Silloth-on-Solway Golf Club, together they tackled a very windy Silloth West Beach. With so many hands to help, the group were able to clean a huge stretch of beach. From foil balloons to car tyres there was a large variety […]
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Volunteer opportunity details from Grampus Heritage and Training:ย We would like to invite you to work off those mince pies by joining us for some exciting archaeological fieldwork at Drumburgh and on Burgh and Easton Marsh. This fieldwork follows on from our geophysical survey at Drumburgh Castle Farm and our excavations there in October last […]
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Calling all local retailers, attractions and hospitality businesses. Cumbria Tourism are holding an exciting event in preparation for the Cumbrian Coastal Route (CCR), inviting local businesses to come along and find out about the project and how to get involved. Silloth on Solway Golf Club, CA7 4BL 11am to 1pm, Thursday 22nd January Itโs free […]
2025 Bird Ringing Report – Crosscanonby Carr Nature Reserve
Interesting findings at Crosscanonby Carr Nature Reserve!ย ย The West Cumbria Ringing Group have released their report for Crosscanonby Carr Nature Reserve 2025.In 2025 the group ringed or re-trapped 241 individual birds of 31 species at this site, an increase from 27 species recorded in 2024. One of the most interesting species recorded was the Cetti’s Warbler, […]
FiPL at four: making a difference across protected landscapes
We are now in the fourth year of the Farming in Protected Landscapes (FiPL) programme, and what a fantastic four years it has been! Take a look at this Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) blog post to learn more about the tremendous impact FiPL has had on protected landscapes across England.ย Farming in […]
Explore the Solway – Photo competition!
Win a family pass for the Lake District Coast Aquarium Maryport. We are looking for a great cover photo for our new ‘Explore the Solway’ booklet.ย We want to see real people enjoying the Solway Coast National Landscape.ย ย Whether you are bird watching at one of our reserves, discovering Roman heritage or simply enjoying a stroll on […]
Nature Calling: The Grand Reveal!
Community led art project reveals final piece. On Wednesday 26th November the Solway Coast National Landscape team were thrilled to unveil a new artwork celebrating the Solway Coast. After a summer of collaboration with Botcherby Community Centre and Carlisle-based artist Ameena Khatun, the final piece ‘Seascape Vista’ was ready to be revealed. Members of the […]
Groundbreaking discoveries at Drumburgh!
The Solway Coast National Landscape are delighted to be funding an archaeological excavation project at Drumburgh through their Farming in Protected Landscapes (FiPL) programme. The excavation is being carried out by Grampus Heritage and Training following a positive geophysical survey last year, which indicated that there may be some interesting finds here. Taking place between […]