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Volunteer opportunity details from Grampus Heritage and Training: We would like to invite you to work off those mince pies by joining us for some

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐞!
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

2025 Bird Ringing Report – Crosscanonby Carr Nature Reserve
Interesting findings at Crosscanonby Carr Nature Reserve! The West Cumbria Ringing Group have released their report for Crosscanonby Carr Nature Reserve 2025.In 2025 the group ringed

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

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’

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

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

Great British Beach Clean results
Last week our dedicated volunteer team were out at Mawbray beach litter picking and recording everything they found as part of the Great British Beach

BBC Countryfile visit to the Solway Coast September 2025
The Solway Coast has been in the spotlight! In early September Solway Coast National Landscape (SCNL) staff welcomed the BBC Countryfile camera crew to Mawbray

Maryport’s Taste of the Sea Festival
Our team had a hugely successful weekend at Maryport’s Taste of the Sea Festival on 9th & 10th August. We joined forces with the Solway

Magnificent moths at Crosscanonby Carr
28 July 2025 This week a moth survey was carried out at our Crosscanonby Carr Nature Reserve by enthusiast Rob Pickett, who is part of

National Landscapes Conference 2025
National Landscape Conference Earlier in July most of our team headed to the National Landscapes conference in Winchester, this was a fantastic opportunity to work