Solway Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

A Shared Responsibility for a Very Special Place

PLEASE NOTE THAT WALKS WILL ONLY TAKE PLACE IF THREE OR MORE PEOPLE ATTEND. SO PLEASE PHONE TO BOOK A PLACE.

For further Details of Forthcoming Events:

Please phone the number below, or visit
the AONB Unit,
Liddell Street,
Silloth CA7 4DD
(next to the Solway Coast Discovery Centre).

Tel: 016973 33055.
Fax:016973 31944
Email: Graeme Proud

Solway Coast Area Events Guide 2009

Date	Event	Details
June
Wednesday 17^th	PEATLANDS WALK, RSPB CAMPFIELD MARSH RESERVE	Meeting at 10.30am, North Plain Farm, near Bowness on Solway, Dave Blackledge, RSPB Officer, will lead a fascinating walk through the reserve, looking at the teaming wildlife that lives in the Solway Mosses. Please wear suitable clothing and footwear and bring a packed lunch. The walk will be about 2-3hours and some ground is uneven.
Saturday 20th - Sunday 21^st	Silloth Vintage Rally	For further information please phone the TIC at the Discovery Centre, Silloth, on 016973 31944
July
Friday 3^rd	GUIDED BIRD WALK	Join us for a walk along the beach from Mawbray to Dubmill Point on a guided bird walk and survey. Please wear suitable clothing and footwear and bring some refreshment. Meet at the car park off the B5300 at Mawbray Yard (sea-ward side of the road in Mawbray) at 10.30am. The walk will be until approximately 1.00pm
Saturday 11^th	Bog Walk 11.00am - 3.00pm	Join Natural England for a walk on Glasson Moss Nature Reserve to find out more about the wonderful wildlife of our bogs. Meet in the lay-by on the right just off the Kirkbride to Glasson road, about 1 Km from the junction at Guard House. Grid ref: NY 238592. Wellies essential. Bring lunch. Level: hard. Dogs on lead allowed. Free (phone 016973 50005 for more details)
Friday 17^th	GUIDED HISTORY WALK; PORT CARLISLE TO BOWNESS-ON-SOLWAY	Come along and learn a little about the interesting history of this area as you stroll along. The walk is about 2-3hours, includes some road walking and some ground is uneven. Meet outside the Bowling Club at Port Carlisle at 1.00pm. Please wear suitable clothing and footwear.
Saturday 25^th	Dragons and Damsels (2.00pm)	Join Natural England on a search for some of the real gems of Glasson Moss peat bog. Wellies essential. Meet at Glasson as above.
Saturday 25th - Sunday 26th	Silloth Kite Festival	For further information please phone the TIC at the Discovery Centre, Silloth, on 016973 31944
August
Saturday 8^th - Sunday 9^th	150th Anniversary Events at Silloth Dock	For further information please phone the TIC at the Discovery Centre, Silloth, on 016973 31944
Wednesday 12^th	WANDER ON WEDHOLME 11.00am - 3.00pm	We will join the Natural England walk to explore the Peatland wildlife of this remarkable site. Meeting at Wedholme Flow car park, you will be driven to Newton Arlosh by bus where you will start the 5 Km walk. Level: hard. Bring lunch, wellies and wet weather gear. Free. Grid ref: NY238538 on the road between Wigton and Kirkbride.
Friday 14^th	GUIDED CIRCULAR WALK OLD SANDSFIELD TO EDWARD 1ST MONUMENT	Come along and join in a pleasant stroll to the historic Edward 1st Monument and learn a little more about the history of his life with Volunteer Coordinator, Graeme Proud. Meet at the Monument car park NY 324606 at 12.00pm. Please wear suitable clothing and footwear. Ground can be uneven and distance is roughly 3 miles.
Saturday 15^th - Sunday 16^th	Greenfest	For further information please phone the TIC at the Discovery Centre, Silloth, on 016973 31944
Monday 3^rd - 16^th	150 Years of Silloth Port Exhibition	Solway Coast Discovery Centre
Friday 28^th - Sunday 30^th	Solfest at Tarns	For further information please phone the TIC at the Discovery Centre, Silloth, on 016973 31944
Monday 31^st August	Silloth Carnival Day	For further information please phone the TIC at the Discovery Centre, Silloth, on 016973 31944
Saturday 8th - Saturday 15^th	FESTIVAL OF THE SOLWAY MOSSES	How special is it where you live? Cumbria is indeed a rare and special place with the Solway being a jewel in its crown. We want to celebrate this with a week of fun and interesting talks, guides walks and family fun. There's something for everyone! So join us on one OR more of our events running through out the week. See individual events for full details. Natural England, the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds Cumbria Wildlfe Trust and the Solway Coast AONB are working together in the 'Peatlands for People' project to restore the natural wealth of Cumbria's economy and quality of life.
Wednesday 12^th	Wander on Wedholme (11.00am - 3.00pm)	Explore the Peatland wildlife of this remarkable site. Meeting at Wedholme Flow car park where you will be driven to Newton Arlosh by bus, where you will start the 5 Km walk. Level: hard. Bring lunch, wellies and wet weather gear. Free. Grid ref NY238538 on the road between Wigton and Kirkbride.
Saturday 15^th	'Bogged down on Bowness Common	Join the Senior Reserves Manager for a trek on Bowness Common, enjoy great views and wildlife. The walk will be on bog, boardwalk, track and woodland and is about 8 Km in length. Level: hard. Bring lunch, wellies and wet weather gear. Free. Meet at North Plains Visitor Centre, Grid ref NY 197615. Follow the coastal road from Bowness on Solway. For booking or enquiries for all the above events and more, please contact the Natural England Office on 016973 50005.
Thursday 10^th - Sunday 13^th	Silloth Beer and Music Festival	For further information please phone the TIC at the Discovery Centre, Silloth, on 016973 31944
Friday 11^th	Bat Night	Sally Phillips, from Bat Conservation, provides and opportunity of meeting face-to-face with these small and fascinating night creatures. Free. Meet at Finglandrigg, Gird ref NY 283572, on the B5307 between Kirkbride and Kirkbampton. For booking or enquiries for the above event, please contact the Natural England Office on 016973 50005.

PLEASE NOTE THAT WALKS WILL ONLY TAKE PLACE IF THREE OR MORE PEOPLE ATTEND. SO PLEASE PHONE TO BOOK A PLACE.

For further Details of Forthcoming Events: Please phone the number below, or visit the AONB Unit, Liddell Street, Silloth, CA7 4DD, next to the Solway Coast Discovery Centre.

Tel: 016973 33055.
Fax:016973 31944
Email: graeme.proud@allerdale.gov.uk

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