Book a Covid secure guided walking tour to hear about the history and stories of Silloth whilst enjoying the stunning views, walking and talking with a local guide.

Maximum group size 5 people. Minimum numbers apply.
To find out more or to book a walking tour, please message or phone Fiona on 07494489901
or email fiona@solwayconnections.co.uk

This is a low level walk which includes some uneven ground and a few short rises. The walk takes approximately one and half to two hours (depending how fast we walk).

All Solwayconnections guided walking tours operate in adherence to current government safety guidelines for Covid 19. In line with current regulations groups of a maximum of 5 people are allowed on the walking tour. Social distancing will be practiced throughout the walking tour. You might want to bring your binoculars to look out for wildlife and to get a closer view of the distant Scottish Solway coastline.
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‘Respect, Protect and Enjoy’ the countryside

‼‼ Important information ‼‼
Allerdale Borough Council Silloth Town Bowness on Solway Community Group Thelowtherarms Cumbria Police

An exciting new conservation project is under way at Crosscanonby Carr Nature Reserve 🦋🚜After much research and consultation with experts in fields such as biodiversity🐞and conservation🌿, the collective conclusion has been reached that it would be a beneficial step forward for the Reserve to reroute the water course. As part of habitat improvement and to increase diversification it is important to mitigate the flooding on site, which in turn will reduce nutrient loading of the soil, creating better conditions for greater species diversification. Diverting the waterway will lead to greater flood storage as it will be wider, have bends and shelves managing flow and creating more habitat. This work will complement the work Cumbria County Council are planning to do on the culverts under the roads, assisting the flooding not only on-site but across the road and the field adjacent to the Reserve, home to the much loved local horses.

Phase one is the tree works. It doesn’t look pretty, however it is a necessity and we are removing a very small percentage of trees on site, none have Tree Protection Orders and all are under 40yrs old.

In all this is a great step forward for the Reserve and the local wildlife and community will really reap the benefits in a few short years. Enjoy watching this part of the Reserve transform to a species rich wet meadow.

We are looking for volunteers to help us engage visitors at Mawbray Banks Nature Reserve
With spring upon us, birds are nesting and natterjack toads will soon be starting to stir. We are looking for volunteers to lend a hand to engage with our visitors to help them appreciate the importance of the reserve and its wildlife and to get the most out of their visits, whilst ensuring our special wildlife remains protected and is not disturbed.
We are looking for people who are able to commit to some regular volunteering, ideally to the end of the bird breeding season in July. Well behaved ambassador dogs are encouraged and are very welcome to lend a hand and lead by example. We have a particular need for volunteers at the weekend and during holidays but other times during the week will also need to be covered. Involvement can be flexible.
You do not need any specialist wildlife knowledge but volunteers will need to be friendly and approachable and confident in chatting about the reserve. You will need to be confident in approaching visitors, especially dog walkers.
Working with Dynamic Dunescapes Cumbria and Solway Coast AONB, full training will be given including expert-led online training in coastal disturbance on the evening of Monday 26th April.
If you can help, please contact Dynamic Dunescapes Engagement Officer Eve Mulholland: evem@cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk or Chris Spencer, Solway Coast AONB: info@solwaycoastaonb.org.uk

Allerdale Borough Council Cumbria Wildlife Trust