New 2026-2031 management plan and public consultation survey coming soon.
The Solway Coast National Landscape is one of the finest landscapes in the country.
This is an area with a special character which is designated by law as a protected landscape. It is a place that needs conserving and enhancing, always with the recognition that this has to be done in with the needs of the local community in mind.
We are one of 46 designated National Landscape in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and, like them, we focus on our geology, landforms, wildlife, landscape features and the histories of human settlement. We have habitats of international significance and we want to conserve and improve them for generations to come.
In 2000 the Countryside and Rights of Way Act created legislation for the better protection of AONBs and our two main objectives are:
- To have regard to the purpose of conserving and enhancing the natural beauty of the AONB
- To prepare, publish and review a plan which formulates our policy for the management of the area
All AONBs have a five-year statutory management plan which we work to with our partners, under the guidance of our Joint Advisory Committee.
