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Burgh Marsh – Scenic Coastal Section loop from Carlisle

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Burgh Marsh – Scenic Coastal Section loop from Carlisle

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Burgh Marsh – Scenic Coastal Section loop from Carlisle

03:52

66.7km

250m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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 15, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 86 m for 6 m

After 2.92 km for 16 m

After 66.7 km for 6 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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16.3 km

Burgh Marsh

Highlight • Natural

Things are moving forward here. Flat, and the wind is usually at your back. There's only the landscape and the sea to enjoy. And... the occasional stray cow.

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18.7 km

Here you'll drive along Burgh Marsh, a vast salt marsh on the Solway Firth, where nature, history, and mystery converge. The area is located near Burgh by Sands and forms a key part of the Solway Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. King Edward I died here in 1307 during his campaign against Scotland, an event marked by a monument in the middle of the marsh. Bordering the western section of Hadrian's Wall, Burgh Marsh also bears traces of the Roman presence. Today, Burgh Marsh stands as a silent witness to centuries of frontier history, with a landscape that invites reflection and exploration.

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23.9 km

Port Carlisle

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📍 Port Carlisle is a small coastal village on the Solway Firth that was once a bustling port. Originally called Fisher’s Cross, it was given its current name in 1823 when it became the terminus of the Carlisle Canal. This connection made the village an important hub for freight and passengers, with ocean-going vessels using the canal to the heart of Carlisle. The canal was closed in 1853 due to silting, but the quay is still visible. Until 1932, it was converted into a railway line between Port Carlisle and Drumburgh. Old canal bridges to the former station are also still visible. Port Carlisle is on the route of Hadrian’s Cycleway. A notable detail is the Roman altar set into the wall above the door of the last building in the village.

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25.9 km

Solway Junction Railway Viaduct Remains

Highlight • Monument

From the Car Park where the sign kindly tells you how far you've got until you reach Rome, you can spot where a railway bridge straddled the Solway at this point.
The Solway Junction Railway was built by an independent railway company to shorten the route from ironstone mines in Cumberland to ironworks in Lanarkshire and Ayrshire.
It opened in 1869, and it involved a viaduct 1 mile 8 chains (1.8 km) long crossing the Solway Firth.
Initially it was a goods line only but passenger services were later introduced after some rebuilding of the structure. However the mineral trade did not live up to expectations and there were moves to close the line.
World War 1 saved it for a while as there were big munitions factories on the Scottish side at Eastriggs. In 1917, King George and Queen Mary travelled over it on their tour of Armaments Factories .
Being susceptible to damage from the tides and ice forming in the Estuary, it was closed down in May 1921. The structure was dismantled by the end of 1933.
You can see the remains of the ironwork on the English side and the Scotish side from here.

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35.2 km

Solway Coast National Landscape

Highlight • Cycleway

You might have to fight the wind here.
🌊 The Solway Coast National Landscape is a vast and diverse coastal area in northwest England, stretching along the Solway Firth to the border with Scotland. Covering approximately 115 km², it has been legally protected since 1964 for its outstanding natural beauty. It comprises sandy beaches, salt marshes, peatlands, dunes, and cliffs. It is an important habitat for migratory birds, seals, dolphins, and rare amphibians. It includes parts of the South Solway Mosses National Nature Reserve, one of the largest unspoiled fenlands in the UK.

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45.5 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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53.4 km

Boustead Hill

Highlight • Cycleway

Boustead Hill is surrounded by salt marshes and the sea on one side, and reclaimed farmland on the other. It lies on Hadrian's Cycleway. The area attracts wildlife watchers: you can encounter red squirrels, foxes, deer, and badgers, as well as migrating geese, kestrels, and buzzards.

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54.2 km

Cycleway 72 – Flood Marker Sign

Highlight • Monument

Maximum depth = 10.48 cm. That's not too bad, a bike can still handle that. The question is, how long will you have to wade then?

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66.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

60.0 km

4.69 km

892 m

864 m

273 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

64.1 km

1.89 km

459 m

162 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 29 June

19°C

13°C

77 %

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Burgh Marsh – Scenic Coastal Section loop from Carlisle

Burgh Marsh

Scenic Coastal Section

Port Carlisle

Solway Junction Railway Viaduct Remains

Solway Coast National Landscape

Garden Bistro

Boustead Hill

Cycleway 72 – Flood Marker Sign

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