Molly's Path – Bowness-on-Solway loop from Mile Fortlet 1

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Molly's Path – Bowness-on-Solway loop from Mile Fortlet 1

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Molly's Path – Bowness-on-Solway loop from Mile Fortlet 1

03:28

13.7km

30m

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

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Solway Coast National Landscape

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6.09 km

Glasson Moss

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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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7.73 km

View of the Solway from Hadrian's Wall

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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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8.09 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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8.68 km

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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8.78 km

Bench With a View of Port Carlisle

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Place to rest with a view.

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10.4 km

Bowness-on-Solway

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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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10.6 km

Hadrian's Wall Path Official Start Pavilion

Highlight • Historical Site

If you get off the 93A bus from Carlisle to Bowness, follow the road and take this sign to get to the pavilion and official start/end point of the path.

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10.7 km

The King's Arms Inn, Bowness-on-Solway

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The Kings Arms Inn in Bowness-on-Solway is a historic pub and B&B that has welcomed travelers and locals for over 400 years. Situated at the western end (Maia) of Hadrian's …

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