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 […]

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 […]

Historical Cookery with John Crouch

Join us for a fascinating historical cookery demonstration with chef John Crouch at Blue Dial Farm on Saturday 12th September, where we will explore the area’s rich Roman heritage through food and discover how local ingredients and traditional cooking methods shaped everyday life nearly 2,000 years ago. Starting with an optional, short walk around Milefortlet […]

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 […]

Bird Ringing Demonstration Events!

We will be joining the West Cumbria Ringing Group for a closer look into bird ringing. These are informal sessions where you can observe the group with birds in hand, see the equipment that’s used to record information, watch as the birds are released and learn more about the habitats at Crosscanonby Carr that make […]

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 […]