The Solway Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is not far from Carlisle and runs along the Cumbrian side of the Solway Firth with an unusual 7m high raised beach running along the coast. There are stretches of sandstone cliffs, none particularly high, and dunes that border the foreshore where countless wildfowl congregate to feed through the winter. As the tide recedes, the feeding grounds emerge from the waters, offering up salt marsh, rich mud flats and sandy beaches. Seals, porpoises and dolphins frequent the offshore waters.
The AONB borders the town of Silloth, and economic activity includes fishing for shrimp and cockles and farming, both arable and fattening of livestock: fields here are kept small and manageable, delimited by hedging in the traditional manner. It can sometimes feel like a place forgotten by time – Roman remains can be seen, and Hadrian’s Wall runs through the north section of the AONB.
Top Solway Coast AONB Camping Options
Stanwix Park is a family run holiday park with absolutely everything anyone could want for a memorable holiday all year round. The park has 111 caravan holiday homes and chalets to rent, together with 212 which are privately owned. These are mostly located around the central complex. In addition at either end of the park, there are 121 fully serviced (10A electricity) pitches for touring units and tents, some on grass, some with hardstanding. A warm welcome awaits in the main reception, with lots of local and tourist information. Motorhomes over eight metres only accepted by prior arrangement.
Wallace Lane Farm is a 23-acre site with spectacular views. Ideal for families and campers with pets. The fully licenced site offers a range of facilities for tents, caravans, motorhomes and trailer tents with 18 hardstanding pitches, 14 fully serviced with electricity, water and waste and 4 have electric-only with water available nearby. There are five large grass pitches for small to large tents, all with a 10amp electric supply and water (some seasonal). The site also has ten lodges, yurts & cabins for hire.
This campsite is now permanently closed.
The Braids is a gently sloping site with 78 pitches, with a mixture of both grass and hardstandings, that are in the main, level. Some of the pitches have shade, and a few are fully serviced. All pitches have electricity 10A. Tents are not allowed, and a few seasonal caravans are located around the site. Access is controlled by a keyfob (£5 deposit payable). Easy access on the edge of Gretna, yet close to all facilities. Close to the coast and river estuary.
Stanwix Park is a family run holiday park with absolutely everything anyone could want for a memorable holiday all year round. The park has 111 caravan holiday homes and chalets to rent, together with 212 which are privately owned. These are mostly located around the central complex. In addition at either end of the park, there are 121 fully serviced (10A electricity) pitches for touring units and tents, some on grass, some with hardstanding. A warm welcome awaits in the main reception, with lots of local and tourist information. Motorhomes over eight metres only accepted by prior arrangement.
Wallace Lane Farm is a 23-acre site with spectacular views. Ideal for families and campers with pets. The fully licenced site offers a range of facilities for tents, caravans, motorhomes and trailer tents with 18 hardstanding pitches, 14 fully serviced with electricity, water and waste and 4 have electric-only with water available nearby. There are five large grass pitches for small to large tents, all with a 10amp electric supply and water (some seasonal). The site also has ten lodges, yurts & cabins for hire.
This campsite is now permanently closed.
The Braids is a gently sloping site with 78 pitches, with a mixture of both grass and hardstandings, that are in the main, level. Some of the pitches have shade, and a few are fully serviced. All pitches have electricity 10A. Tents are not allowed, and a few seasonal caravans are located around the site. Access is controlled by a keyfob (£5 deposit payable). Easy access on the edge of Gretna, yet close to all facilities. Close to the coast and river estuary.
