Bowness-on-Solway – Burgh Marsh loop from Wigton

Bowness-on-Solway – Burgh Marsh loop from Wigton

Moderate

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Bowness-on-Solway – Burgh Marsh loop from Wigton

02:04

46.2km

200m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 58 m for 6 m

After 46.2 km for 6 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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16.1 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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16.1 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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16.3 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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22.3 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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22.9 km

Scenic Coastal Section

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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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24.9 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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25.0 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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25.4 km

Burgh Marsh

Highlight • Natural

Things are moving forward here. Flat, and the wind is usually at your back. There's only the landscape and the sea to enjoy. And... the occasional stray cow.

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46.2 km

End point

Train Station

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