Burgh Marsh – Bowness-on-Solway loop from Burgh by Sands

Burgh Marsh – Bowness-on-Solway loop from Burgh by Sands

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Burgh Marsh – Bowness-on-Solway loop from Burgh by Sands

01:00

26.1km

70m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 16, 2026

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Solway Coast National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.11 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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2.60 km

Covered Wooden Bus Shelter and Picnic Area

Highlight • Rest Area

The infrequently used bus shelter is covered in case of rain. There is also a picnic bench and a bin to dispose of rubbish. It is next to the road but also surrounded by sheep. A nice place for a snack.

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4.56 km

Scenic Coastal Section

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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11.2 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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11.4 km

Bowness House Farm Village Shop & Tea Rooms

Highlight • Rest Area

Café and bistro open everyday 11:30 - 22:00.
It opens at 11:00 on a Wed and closes a bit earlier (20:00) on Mondays.

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11.4 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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21.0 km

Burgh Marsh

Highlight • Cycleway

Burgh Marsh is a vast salt marsh on the Solway Firth, where nature, history, and mystery converge. Located near Burgh by Sands, the area 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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23.6 km