Molly's Path – Glasson Moss loop from Bowness

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Molly's Path – Glasson Moss loop from Bowness

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Molly's Path – Glasson Moss loop from Bowness

01:49

7.20km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

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Solway Coast National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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3.14 km

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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3.71 km

Bench With a View of Port Carlisle

Highlight • Viewpoint

Place to rest with a view.

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3.82 km

View of Port Carlisle and Solway Firth

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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4.00 km

Picnic Bench with View of Port Carlisle

Highlight • Rest Area

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

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4.06 km

Port Carlisle

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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4.41 km

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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4.76 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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6.41 km

Glasson Moss

Highlight • Natural

Along with Bowness Common and Wedholme Flow, Glasson Moss is one of the three sites that comprises the South Solway Mosses National Nature Reserve. It is one of the most …

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7.20 km

End point

Parking

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