A taste of the landscape
Food can be a powerful way of connecting people with the landscapes around them, and two recent events organised by the Solway Coast National Landscape did just that. Held at Blue Dial Farm, both the Hedgerow Cookery and Historical Cookery demonstrations were led by local chef John Crouch, offering participants a unique opportunity to explore […]
Solway Coast National Landscape Youth Panel
Are you aged 16 to 25 and passionate about the Solway Coast? The Solway Coast National Landscape team are looking for enthusiastic young people to join a new Solway Coast National Landscape Youth Panel. This exciting initiative aims to give young adults a stronger voice in the future of our nationally important landscape. The panel […]
Building Connections Beyond the Solway Coast
Building Connections Beyond the Solway Coast As part of their commitment to engaging and inspiring young people, the Solway Coast National Landscape team is taking part in the EUROPARC Atlantic Isles & Landscapes Northern Ireland Youth Exchange Programme. This year, the team were delighted to welcome a group of young people from Northern Ireland […]
New volunteer opportunity
We have developed a new volunteer opportunity alongside the Cumberland Council Rights of Way team and we are looking for people to help monitor and record the condition of the stretch of the King Charles III England Coast Path from Maryport to Grune Point. If you enjoy walking along the coast, are fit and able […]
Amphibian and Reptile Conservation (ARC) Trust training day
Last week we hosted an Amphibian and Reptile Conservation (ARC) Trust training day in the Solway Coast National Landscape. The day provided those interested in monitoring and surveying natterjack toad breeding sites with the appropriate training and the opportunity to become accredited agents under ARC’s Natural England license. The course was attended by local people, partner […]
Cumbria Nature Festival 2026
On Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th May the Solway Coast National Landscape team attended the first Cumbria Nature Festival, the event was held at Rivendell, Stainburn. A fantastic new event bringing people together to learn, share and celebrate all things nature in Cumbria and beyond. It was great to chat to people about the Solway […]
Low spring tides in Allonby Bay!
A low tide at sunset last night. Take a look at these photographs taken by National Landscape Officer Laura at Crosscanonby in early March 2026. The photos show an exciting glimpse into the magical world that lies just beneath the water here on the Solway Coast. Dog fish, Common Starfish, Whelks and a Spider Crab were amongst […]
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. 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. 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 […]