Description
The Solway Firth is an extensive and remote area of saltmarsh, mudflats, sandy coast, dunes and reedbeds attracting a wide range of wetland birds. Breeding and passage waders include Rødben, Stenvender, Strandskade and Storspove. Winter wildfowl and seabirds include Skeand, Krikand, Sangsvane, Kortnæbbet Gås, Bramgås, Hvinand, Ederfugl, and divers, grebes, and auks. Also look out for Silkehejre, Isfugl, Sanglærke, Vestlig Sortstrubet Bynkefugl and Engpiber. Otters are possible, plus seals, porpoise and dolphin offshore. At Grune Point the receding sea leaves tidal lagoons ideal for rockpooling.
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Access
Leave M6 at Carlisle and follow A596 to Wigton, then signs to Calvo or Skinburness. Click on a P in the map to get directions.


