Burgh Marsh – Burgh Marsh loop from Kirkbride

Burgh Marsh – Burgh Marsh loop from Kirkbride

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Burgh Marsh – Burgh Marsh loop from Kirkbride

01:42

39.5km

150m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 13, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Solway Coast National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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26.5 km

Statue of Edward I

Highlight • Monument

Edward I died of dysentery whilst camping on nearby Burgh Marsh in July 1307. He had gathered his men to cross into Scotland and deal with the rebellion of Robert …

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29.0 km

Burgh Marsh

Highlight • Natural

Things are moving forward here. Flat, and the wind is usually at your back. There's only the landscape and the sea to enjoy. And... the occasional stray cow.

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29.4 km

Burgh Marsh

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In either direction it’s a nice flat blast along the Solway coast until your battling into a headwind.

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29.5 km

Covered Wooden Bus Shelter and Picnic Area

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The infrequently used bus shelter is covered in case of rain. There is also a picnic bench and a bin to dispose of rubbish. It is next to the road …

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29.6 km

Cycleway 72 – Flood Marker Sign

Highlight • Monument

Maximum depth = 10.48 cm. That's not too bad, a bike can still handle that. The question is, how long will you have to wade then?

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31.4 km

Scenic Coastal Section

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Here you'll drive along Burgh Marsh, a vast salt marsh on the Solway Firth, where nature, history, and mystery converge. The area is located near Burgh by Sands and forms …

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32.0 km

Burgh Marsh

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Burgh Marsh is a vast salt marsh on the Solway Firth, where nature, history, and mystery converge. Located near Burgh by Sands, the area forms a key part of the …

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32.4 km

Drumburgh Castle

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Drumburgh Castle in Cumbria was built in 1307 as a pele tower on a Roman foundation of Hadrian's Wall, using reused Roman sandstone. In 1518, it was converted into a …

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39.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

38.2 km

989 m

207 m

< 100 m

Surfaces