Bowness-on-Solway is a picturesque, quiet coastal village in Cumbria, England, famous as the western starting point of the Hadrian’s Wall Path.
Situated on the Solway Firth within the Solway Coast National Landscape, it offers rich Roman history, birdwatching, and scenic views. It is a popular destination for walkers and tourists seeking a peaceful retreat
Facilities
- Village Pub
- B&B’s
- Cafe’s
Did you know…?
Bowness-on-Solway is built on the site of the Roman fort Maia (the largest on the wall), it features 12th-century St Michael’s Church, constructed using Roman stones.
Look for…
The ruins of the old Solway Viaduct. An impressive iron railway structure that spanned 1.8km across the Solway Firth between Scotland and England. The bridge was designed by Sir James Brunlees and opened in 1869. Built to connect Cumberland iron mines to Scottish steelworks, it cut travel times but was plagued by ice damage. It closed in 1921 and was dismantled between 1934-1935.
Getting here…
From Carlisle city centre you can follow cycle route 72 by car or on your bike. To use public transport you can take bus 93 from Carlisle bus station.