Bowness-on-Solway – Burgh Marsh loop from Richard Rose Morton Academy

Bowness-on-Solway – Burgh Marsh loop from Richard Rose Morton Academy

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Bowness-on-Solway – Burgh Marsh loop from Richard Rose Morton Academy

01:35

39.7km

140m

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: July 19, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 32.9 km for 76 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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20.6 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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20.9 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 …

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26.9 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 …

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27.5 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 …

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29.4 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 …

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29.5 km

Burgh Marsh

Highlight • Cycleway

In either direction it’s a nice flat blast along the Solway coast until your battling into a headwind.

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32.4 km

Statue of Edward I

Highlight • Monument

Edward I died of dysentery whilst camping on nearby Burgh Marsh in July 1307. He had gathered his men to cross into Scotland and deal with the rebellion of Robert …

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33.0 km

St Michael's Church, Burgh by Sands

Highlight • Historical Site

Originally built in the 12th century on the remains and with stones from the Roman fort of Aballava, part of Hadrian's Wall, King Edward I died near this site in …

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39.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

37.1 km

1.44 km

936 m

297 m

Surfaces