Kings Arms – Bowness-on-Solway loop from Bowness-on-Solway

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Kings Arms – Bowness-on-Solway loop from Bowness-on-Solway

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Kings Arms – Bowness-on-Solway loop from Bowness-on-Solway

01:01

3.99km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Solway Coast National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

89 m

Hadrian's Wall Path Official Start Pavilion

Highlight • Historical Site

If you get off the 93A bus from Carlisle to Bowness, follow the road and take this sign to get to the pavilion and official start/end point of the path.

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139 m

Pavilion with View of Solway Coast

Highlight • Structure

This point marks the start/end of the famous Hadrian's Wall walking/running route. There is some seating here where you can sit back and enjoy fantastic views over the Solway Coast.

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151 m

Hadrian's Wall Path Pavilion and Stamping Station

Highlight • Rest Area

Start or finish the Hadrian‘s wall trail, and stamping station for the passport trail book

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155 m

Kings Arms

Highlight • Pub

Great place to stop at the end of the trail

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279 m

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 …

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2.04 km

View of Port Carlisle and Solway Firth

Highlight • Viewpoint

In 1823, a 11.5 mile canal was dug to link the Solway Firth to Carlisle for the transport by barge of heavy goods. The canal was eventually filled in and replaced by a railway line.

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2.15 km

Bench With a View of Port Carlisle

Highlight • Viewpoint

Place to rest with a view.

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2.27 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 …

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3.99 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.53 km

366 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.94 km

< 100 m