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Glasson Moss – Molly's Path loop from Bowness-on-Solway

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Glasson Moss – Molly's Path loop from Bowness-on-Solway

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4.0

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Glasson Moss – Molly's Path loop from Bowness-on-Solway

01:47

7.02km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 14, 2026

Tips

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Solway Coast National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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280 m

Pine Cathedral Methodist Chapel

Highlight • Historical Site

Tiny little church worth a quick look round. Drinks and snacks available with honesty box payment

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4.07 km

Glasson Moss Boardwalk

Highlight • Trail

Glasson Moss is a beautiful nature reserve. It’s particularly colourful in summer and boasts great views across the Northern Lakeland Fells, with Skiddaw looking particularly prominent. There’s an observation platform that allows you to look out across the landscape.

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4.22 km

Glasson Moss

Highlight • Natural

Along with Bowness Common and Wedholme Flow, Glasson Moss is one of the three sites that comprises the South Solway Mosses National Nature Reserve. It is one of the most …

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5.87 km

View of the Solway from Hadrian's Wall

Highlight • Historical Site

Hadrian's Wall stretches from Bowness-on-Solway (a short distance west of here) right across the country to the North Sea. It was built by the Romans, starting in AD122 and took about six years to complete.

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6.23 km

Molly's Path

Highlight • Viewpoint

This lovely, sheltered section of the Hadrian's Wall Path takes you between the village of Port Carlisle and the Cottage and Glendale Holiday Park. Spring and summer are particularly beautiful …

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6.57 km

Port Carlisle

Highlight • Historical Site

In 1823, a 11.5 mile canal was dug to link the Solway Firth to Carlisle for the transport by barge of heavy goods. The canal was eventually filled in and replaced by a railway line.

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6.63 km

Picnic Bench with View of Port Carlisle

Highlight • Rest Area

This picnic bench is on the Hadrian’s Wall Path and sheltered from the road. A peaceful and secluded spot.

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6.81 km

View of Port Carlisle and Solway Firth

Highlight • Viewpoint

In 1823, a 11.5 mile canal was dug to link the Solway Firth to Carlisle for the transport by barge of heavy goods. The canal was eventually filled in and replaced by a railway line.

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7.02 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.07 km

1.99 km

1.46 km

840 m

610 m

Surfaces

2.20 km

2.05 km

1.92 km

579 m

197 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 26 June

24°C

17°C

66 %

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Glasson Moss – Molly's Path loop from Bowness-on-Solway

Pine Cathedral Methodist Chapel

Glasson Moss Boardwalk

Glasson Moss

View of the Solway from Hadrian's Wall

Molly's Path

Port Carlisle

Picnic Bench with View of Port Carlisle

View of Port Carlisle and Solway Firth

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