The best cycling routes around Bromfield

This historic and interesting harbour area in Port Carlisle is a great place to watch birds. In the autumn and springtime you can see a variety of bird flocks migrate, whilst wildfowl and waders flock here from Arctic breeding grounds to escape extreme cold.

Your bike will get through.

Once you have passed through the harbour area of Silloth the cobbles begin at the next junction and you are on Griffel Street with Silloth Green on your left.

Tarns Dub is a small, shallow body of water on the Solway Coast between Allonby and Mawbray, surrounded by dune vegetation and grassland. Its name, derived from a "tarn" (mountain lake) and "dub" (pond), reflects the local dialect. Ecologically, it serves as a watering hole for livestock and a habitat for amphibians and waterfowl. Scenically, it forms a resting point along the coastal route, with views of the Irish Sea and the hills of southern Scotland. Although modest in size, Tarns Dub contributes to the mosaic of wet and dry habitats that characterizes this part of the Solway Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

The Solway Coast Cycleway winds along the Solway Firth coast between Maryport and Carlisle, and is one of the most accessible and visually appealing sections of Hadrian's Cycleway. The route largely follows the B5300 and offers panoramic views across the Irish Sea, with views of southern Scotland and the Isle of Man on a clear day.

Hesket Newmarket is a picturesque village in the northern part of the Lake District National Park. It sits on a terrace above the River Caldew valley and is surrounded by rolling hills, meadows, and footpaths. The village center consists of 18th-century cottages surrounding a long village green with a covered market cross. Although granted a market charter in the 18th century, it remained primarily a rural settlement. Today, you'll find a village shop, a post office, and the Old Crown Inn—the UK's first cooperatively run pub, renowned for its local character and connected to the Hesket Newmarket Brewery, also cooperative and beloved by beer lovers.

📍 Port Carlisle is a small coastal village on the Solway Firth that was once a bustling port. Originally called Fisher’s Cross, it was given its current name in 1823 when it became the terminus of the Carlisle Canal. This connection made the village an important hub for freight and passengers, with ocean-going vessels using the canal to the heart of Carlisle. The canal was closed in 1853 due to silting, but the quay is still visible. Until 1932, it was converted into a railway line between Port Carlisle and Drumburgh. Old canal bridges to the former station are also still visible. Port Carlisle is on the route of Hadrian’s Cycleway. A notable detail is the Roman altar set into the wall above the door of the last building in the village.

🍽️ The Solway Lounge & Garrison Bistro in Bowness-on-Solway is a lively eatery located on the grounds of Bowness House Farm, near the western end of Hadrian's Wall. We received a warm welcome and highly recommend it. There's also a small museum. Opening hours: Daily from 8:00 AM to 8:30 PM.