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Solway Coast AONB
The Solway Coast AONB came under full scale management in 1996. The area stretches from its easterly boundary at Floriston on the Border Esk to Maryport on the West Cumbrian Coast. Its area covers approximately 118 Sq KM.
The staff and management of the Solway Coast AONB are totally committed to the area, working in partnership with the Joint Advisory Committee in order to continue the excellent work already completed to protect and enhance the area.
Fancy a 30 minute online exercise class, a perfect platform for beginners wanting to improve their fitness from the comfort of your own home.
Brought to you by ‘Get Fit With Laura’ in association with Solway Coast AONB and Cumbria County Council
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Allerdale Borough Council
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Allerdale Borough Council
It was tough going at Crosscanonby Carr Nature Reserve today but the Open Spaces team were determined and didn’t let us down. We’ll be tackling the paths next. Great to be making steps in the right direction and getting this lovely reserve back on track.
Looking for an easy cycle 🚴🏼♀️with beautiful views🌊 and off the main roads? Park up at Allonby, hop on the cycleway to Maryport and have a nice flat ride to the Pier. Stop off for a little history at Milefortlet 21 on the way ⛏. Treat yourself to an ice cream 🍦at the Aquarium 🐠or at Twentymans on your return. Approx 12 flat miles, lovely ☺️
Did you know the thornback ray is a commonly encountered species off the Cumbrian coast?
We recently had the photo of a tail section (below left) sent in for identification. It was spotted on the beach south of St Bees. Thanks to our friends Living Seas North West we now know this is the ray with the largest spines – those spines actually look like thorns!
Discover more 👉www.livingseasnw.org.uk/wildlife-explorer/marine/fish-sharks-skates-and-rays/thornback-ray
Section of tail with spines 📷 Julian Berkeley
Thornback ray 📷 Paul Naylor www.marinephoto.co.uk
We recently had the photo of a tail section (below left) sent in for identification. It was spotted on the beach south of St Bees. Thanks to our friends Living Seas North West we now know this is the ray with the largest spines – those spines actually look like thorns!
Discover more 👉www.livingseasnw.org.uk/wildlife-explorer/marine/fish-sharks-skates-and-rays/thornback-ray
Section of tail with spines 📷 Julian Berkeley
Thornback ray 📷 Paul Naylor www.marinephoto.co.uk
It’s a beautiful weekend so if you’re wondering what to do, head along to Bowness in Solway, Anthorn and Greenspot to visit Solway artists in the homes and studios and see the amazing art they create, much of which is inspired by the landscape both here and further afield. Combine it with a walk and drop into a local cafe or pub and have a lovely inspiring day out. And if you miss it tomorrow it’s all in again next weekend!
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Around The Island Art Trail
Open studios art trail taking place 19th -20th and 26th -27th September 2020. A unique opportunity to see great art in the place where it is made whilst exploring ‘the island’, one of Cumbria’s hidden gems.
Say hello 👋 to Alison, Margaret and Daisy 😃🐶. They were out on their adventures this afternoon. Inspired by Winn’s memoirs ‘The Salt Path’, they were walking from Seaton to Silloth, along the cycle way. They popped off route to visit Milefortlet 21, site of a scheduled monument.
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A 30 minute online exercise class for beginners wanting to improve their fitness from the comfort of your own home.
Brought to you by ‘Get Fit With Laura’ in association with Solway Coast AONB & Cumbria County Council
Sign up today at https://t.co/kaoo5jZJiK… https://t.co/fFwVrcQSRA
A 30 minute online exercise class for beginners wanting to improve their fitness from the comfort of your own home.
Brought to you by ‘Get Fit With Laura’ in association with Solway Coast AONB & Cumbria County Council
Sign up today at https://t.co/kaoo5jZJiK… https://t.co/fFwVrcQSRA
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Howard
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Morning has broken West Cumbria. @allerdale @SolwayAONB @CumbriaCrack https://t.co/TQ6tX58CVN
Morning has broken West Cumbria. @allerdale @SolwayAONB @CumbriaCrack https://t.co/TQ6tX58CVN
3 days ago
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@AONBFamily Maryport! Our favourite come rain or shine. Usually rain. #MyNationalLandscapes @SolwayAONB https://t.co/nIrSnr5NZh
@AONBFamily Maryport! Our favourite come rain or shine. Usually rain. #MyNationalLandscapes @SolwayAONB https://t.co/nIrSnr5NZh
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Howard Davies
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Look up! The @AONBFamily is beautiful at night too. Celebrate the value of #DarkSkies in Landscapes for Life Week #MyNationalLandscapes Nightime Lek @Clwyd_Dee_AONB #MilkyWay #DifferentPerspectives @NAAONB https://t.co/sENeQCSGsP
Look up! The @AONBFamily is beautiful at night too. Celebrate the value of #DarkSkies in Landscapes for Life Week #MyNationalLandscapes Nightime Lek @Clwyd_Dee_AONB #MilkyWay #DifferentPerspectives @NAAONB https://t.co/sENeQCSGsP
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It’s Landscapes for Life week, where is your favourite place by the water @SolwayAONB @allerdale #MyNationalLandscapes 💚💙❤️ https://t.co/W7twHPXVzM
It’s Landscapes for Life week, where is your favourite place by the water @SolwayAONB @allerdale #MyNationalLandscapes 💚💙❤️ https://t.co/W7twHPXVzM
AONBs
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Today’s Landscapes for Life week theme is ‘Down by the Water’. Do you have a favourite place by the water where you find peace or recreation? Tell us why you love it and tag #MyNationalLandscapes https://t.co/c05MnzgEzu
Today’s Landscapes for Life week theme is ‘Down by the Water’. Do you have a favourite place by the water where you find peace or recreation? Tell us why you love it and tag #MyNationalLandscapes https://t.co/c05MnzgEzu
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AONBs
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The UK’s Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty make up 25% of the land area of the UK. Together we have committed to creating or restoring 100,000 hectares of wildlife-rich habitat outside protected sites by 2030. #MyNationalLandscapes https://t.co/iTh3kjbZKe https://t.co/a4y4J4AjfX
The UK’s Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty make up 25% of the land area of the UK. Together we have committed to creating or restoring 100,000 hectares of wildlife-rich habitat outside protected sites by 2030. #MyNationalLandscapes https://t.co/iTh3kjbZKe https://t.co/a4y4J4AjfX