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Burgh Marsh

Burgh Marsh

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Burgh Marsh

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Solway Coast National Landscape

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

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Willem VS

September 19, 2025

Cycling

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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Andrew

April 8, 2020

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.

David Howells

April 3, 2026

Hiking

A noteworthy fact about Burgh Marsh is that it was the place where Edward the First, one of the most formidable English monarchs, died when he developed fever during a campaign against the Scots. Where he is supposed to have died on the Marsh is marked by a rarely visited monument that is well worth a visit. It is a tranquil and peaceful place.

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

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Burgh Marsh – Bowness-on-Solway loop from Kirkbride

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Burgh Marsh – Burgh Marsh loop from Dalston

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Elevation 10 m

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Wednesday 6 May

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Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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

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