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Molly's Path – Bowness-on-Solway loop from Bowness-on-Solway

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Molly's Path – Bowness-on-Solway loop from Bowness-on-Solway

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Molly's Path – Bowness-on-Solway loop from Bowness-on-Solway

00:52

8.19km

20m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 7, 2026

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Solway Coast National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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715 m

Molly's Path

Highlight • Viewpoint

This lovely, sheltered section of the Hadrian's Wall Path takes you between the village of Port Carlisle and the Cottage and Glendale Holiday Park. Spring and summer are particularly beautiful here, as the path snakes its way through the trees and bushes, with bees buzzing between the flowers.

There was once a small shed amongst the bushes that a local converted into an unofficial pub 'the Gardeners Arms' for when closing time had been called at the Hope and Anchor in Port Carlisle.

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1.07 km

View of the Solway from Hadrian's Wall

Highlight • Historical Site

Hadrian's Wall stretches from Bowness-on-Solway (a short distance west of here) right across the country to the North Sea. It was built by the Romans, starting in AD122 and took about six years to complete.

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2.72 km

Glasson Moss

Highlight • Natural

Along with Bowness Common and Wedholme Flow, Glasson Moss is one of the three sites that comprises the South Solway Mosses National Nature Reserve. It is one of the most spectacular landscapes in the Solway Coast AONB.

A network of boardwalks and a watch tower make this wetland paradise gloriously accessible. In winter it makes for an atmospheric brisk ramble. In summer little lizards sun themselves on the walkway, before darting off as you approach.

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2.87 km

Glasson Moss Boardwalk

Highlight • Trail

Glasson Moss is a beautiful nature reserve. It’s particularly colourful in summer and boasts great views across the Northern Lakeland Fells, with Skiddaw looking particularly prominent. There’s an observation platform that allows you to look out across the landscape.

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6.23 km

The King's Arms Inn, Bowness-on-Solway

Highlight • Pub

The Kings Arms Inn in Bowness-on-Solway is a historic pub and B&B that has welcomed travelers and locals for over 400 years. Situated at the western end (Maia) of Hadrian's Wall, it's a popular base for walkers, cyclists, and nature lovers exploring the Solway Coast National Landscape.

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6.29 km

Garden Bistro

Highlight • Cafe

🍽️ The Solway Lounge & Garrison Bistro in Bowness-on-Solway is a lively eatery located on the grounds of Bowness House Farm, near the western end of Hadrian's Wall.
We received a warm welcome and highly recommend it. There's also a small museum.
Opening hours: Daily from 8:00 AM to 8:30 PM.

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6.46 km

Bowness-on-Solway

Highlight • Natural Monument

The village of Bowness-on-Solway marks the western end of Hadrian’s Wall. Situated within the Solway Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the village also marks the start/finish of the Hadrian’s Wall Path national trail. The sand dunes, salt marsh, and shingle bed of the coastline at Bowness is home to lots of wildlife. Keep a look-out for birds including: golden and grey plover, bar-tailed and black-tailed godwit, dunlin, redshank, lapwing, knot, and turnstone.

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6.83 km

Coastal Road Between Bowness-on-Solway and Port Carlisle

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The picturesque stretch of road between Bowness-on-Solway and Port Carlisle on the Solway Coast offers a perfect route for runners, boasting not only a serene and long path but also breathtaking vistas across the sea towards the lovely South Scotland landscape.

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8.19 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.59 km

2.82 km

498 m

184 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.77 km

1.32 km

766 m

743 m

498 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 9 June

14°C

7°C

57 %

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Molly's Path – Bowness-on-Solway loop from Bowness-on-Solway

Molly's Path

View of the Solway from Hadrian's Wall

Glasson Moss

Glasson Moss Boardwalk

The King's Arms Inn, Bowness-on-Solway

Garden Bistro

Bowness-on-Solway

Coastal Road Between Bowness-on-Solway and Port Carlisle

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