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Mawbray Banks Nature Reserve
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Mawbray Banks Nature Reserve
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Mawbray Banks Nature Reserve
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Alex Foxfield
January 19, 2021
Hiking
Some of the finest sand dunes on the Cumbrian coast are found at Mawbray Banks. The dune grasslands and dune heath found here are very rare and are important habitats for a number of species. Oystercatchers, curlews, stonechats, terns, bartailed godwits and ringed plovers all use the dunes for breeding and roosting.
Better still, the views from here are magical. On a good day, Criffel rises from the Galloway coast across the Solway. Back inland is a stonking view of the Northern Lakeland Fells across the Solway Plain.
Better still, the views from here are magical. On a good day, Criffel rises from the Galloway coast across the Solway. Back inland is a stonking view of the Northern Lakeland Fells across the Solway Plain.
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Nearby routes
Best routes near Mawbray Banks Nature Reserve
2
hikers
12.4km
03:08
20m
20m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Moderate
4
hikers
5.49km
01:23
10m
10m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Easy
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Elevation 10 m