The Top 20 Attractions around Bowness
There are plenty of places to see and visit around Bowness. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Bowness is a region where 20
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: November 17, 2025
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 …
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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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Scotland–England Border at Gretna Green
Highlight • Monument
Here, at Gretna Green you are greeted by a large brown sign saying "Scotland welcomes you". It marks the international border between England and Scotland.
Gretna Green looks like a …
Gretna Green looks like a …
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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 Solway Coast National Landscape is a vast and diverse coastal area in northwest England, stretching along the Solway Firth to …
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St Michael's Church, Burgh by Sands
Highlight • Historical Site
St Michael's was built with stone from Hadrian’s Wall some time in the 12th century. During the 14th century, fortified towers were added to the west and east of the …
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Holmcultram Abbey
Highlight • Religious Site
🏛️ Holmcultram Abbey, located in Abbeytown, is a former Cistercian abbey founded in 1150 by monks from Melrose Abbey in Scotland. The abbey grew to be one of the wealthiest …
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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 …
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Burgh Marsh
Highlight • Natural
The wide, open expanse of Burgh Marsh is a glorious landscape. Birdwatchers will revel at the sights to the north, whilst fans of Lakeland will be treated to a superb …
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Rockcliffe Village
Highlight • Pub
Rockcliffe is a picturesque village situated on the Solway Firth at the confluence of the Eden and Esk rivers. The village takes its name from the Old Norse raudhr klimpel—"red …
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River Annan Riverside Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
Both of the footbridges between Brydekirk and Annan have been washed away. You can still walk along both river banks, you just cannot cross the river. The pub in Brydekirk is long closed.
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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 …
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