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Drumburgh Castle – Molly's Path loop from Bowness-on-Solway

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Drumburgh Castle – Molly's Path loop from Bowness-on-Solway

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Drumburgh Castle – Molly's Path loop from Bowness-on-Solway

02:23

9.35km

30m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 19, 2026

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Solway Coast National Landscape

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Start point

Bus stop

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218 m

View of Port Carlisle and Solway Firth

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In 1823, a 11.5 mile canal was dug to link the Solway Firth to Carlisle for the transport by barge of heavy goods. The canal was eventually filled in and replaced by a railway line.

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397 m

Picnic Bench with View of Port Carlisle

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This picnic bench is on the Hadrian’s Wall Path and sheltered from the road. A peaceful and secluded spot.

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655 m

Pine Cathedral Methodist Chapel

Highlight • Historical Site

Tiny little church worth a quick look round. Drinks and snacks available with honesty box payment

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1.28 km

View of the Solway from Hadrian's Wall

Highlight • Historical Site

Hadrian's Wall stretches from Bowness-on-Solway (a short distance west of here) right across the country to the North Sea. It was built by the Romans, starting in AD122 and took about six years to complete.

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3.63 km

Wooden Stile

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A small wooden footbridge for walkers to cross the stream.

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5.33 km

Drumburgh Castle

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Drumburgh Castle in Cumbria was built in 1307 as a pele tower on a Roman foundation of Hadrian's Wall, using reused Roman sandstone. In 1518, it was converted into a …

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8.64 km

Molly's Path

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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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8.99 km

Port Carlisle Shipwreck

Highlight • Historical Site

In 1823, a 11.5 mile canal was dug to link the Solway Firth to Carlisle for the transport by barge of heavy goods. The canal was eventually filled in and replaced by a railway line.

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9.35 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.81 km

3.30 km

1.90 km

293 m

Surfaces

3.45 km

3.35 km

1.49 km

722 m

237 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 20 May

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Drumburgh Castle – Molly's Path loop from Bowness-on-Solway

View of Port Carlisle and Solway Firth

Picnic Bench with View of Port Carlisle

Pine Cathedral Methodist Chapel

View of the Solway from Hadrian's Wall

Wooden Stile

Drumburgh Castle

Molly's Path

Port Carlisle Shipwreck

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