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The coastal village of Bowness on Solway is charming mix of pretty traditional Cumbrian cottages, house and farms, hugging the shoreline of the Solway Firth - part of the Solway Coast Area of Outstanding Beauty. The Hadrian's Wall Path ends in the village and is on the route of Hadrian's Cycleway and is a perfect base for bird watching (with the are being a haven for migrating birds), walking and cycling on unfrequented roads and tracks.
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12th century Norman church, built with stones from Hadrian’s Wall and where King Edward I…
Located on the Solway plain 6 miles southwest of Carlisle, Watchtree Nature Reserve is a…
Caught in the Anglo Scottish wars of the 14th century, a good bit of luck followed the…
Situated prominently in the heart of the village, in an area of outstanding natural…
A museum/exhibition based on a collection of toy soldiers and related forts, guns etc.…
Said to be the resting place of the legendary King Arthur. The church of St Michael & All…
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