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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Road cycling

Burgh Marsh on the Solway estuary. Make sure you pause at Drumburgh to take in the view across the Marsh towards Carlisle and the Pennines. With prevailing winds from the west, cycling along the open pan-flat road is a breeze.

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1. The Solway Coast & Caldbeck loop from Carlisle — Lake District National Park

92.2km

04:03

580m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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2. Burgh Marsh – Burgh Marsh loop from Carlisle

56.1km

02:15

210m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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3. Burgh Marsh – Bowness-on-Solway loop from Kirkbride

49.0km

01:53

160m

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Elevation 10 m

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Take Me There

Location: Bowness, Allerdale, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

Other Popular Places to Check Out

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St Michael's Church, Burgh by Sands

View of Port Carlisle and Solway Firth

Port Carlisle

Solway Coast National Landscape

River Annan Riverside Trail

Drumburgh Castle

River Eden Bridge

Hadrian's Wall Path Official Start Pavilion

Covered Wooden Bus Shelter and Picnic Area

Hadrian's Wall Path: Bowness-on-Solway to Carlisle

Scenic Road Through Lake District National Park

Burgh Marsh

1. The Solway Coast & Caldbeck loop from Carlisle — Lake District National Park

2. Burgh Marsh – Burgh Marsh loop from Carlisle

3. Burgh Marsh – Bowness-on-Solway loop from Kirkbride

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