Garden Bistro loop from Kirkbride

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Garden Bistro loop from Kirkbride

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Garden Bistro loop from Kirkbride

02:59

29.0km

60m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: September 9, 2026

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Solway Coast National Landscape

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10.7 km

Pavilion with View of Solway Coast

Highlight • Structure

This point marks the start/end of the famous Hadrian's Wall walking/running route. There is some seating here where you can sit back and enjoy fantastic views over the Solway Coast.

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10.9 km

Garden Bistro

Highlight • Cafe

🍽️ 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.

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10.9 km

The King's Arms Inn, Bowness-on-Solway

Highlight • Pub

The Kings Arms Inn in Bowness-on-Solway is a historic pub and B&B that has welcomed travelers and locals for over 400 years. Situated at the western end (Maia) of Hadrian's Wall, it's a popular base for walkers, cyclists, and nature lovers exploring the Solway Coast National Landscape.

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10.9 km

Bowness House Farm Village Shop & Tea Rooms

Highlight • Rest Area

Café and bistro open everyday 11:30 - 22:00.
It opens at 11:00 on a Wed and closes a bit earlier (20:00) on Mondays.

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11.3 km

Solway Junction Railway Viaduct Remains

Highlight • Monument

From the Car Park where the sign kindly tells you how far you've got until you reach Rome, you can spot where a railway bridge straddled the Solway at this point.
The Solway Junction Railway was built by an independent railway company to shorten the route from ironstone mines in Cumberland to ironworks in Lanarkshire and Ayrshire.
It opened in 1869, and it involved a viaduct 1 mile 8 chains (1.8 km) long crossing the Solway Firth.
Initially it was a goods line only but passenger services were later introduced after some rebuilding of the structure. However the mineral trade did not live up to expectations and there were moves to close the line.
World War 1 saved it for a while as there were big munitions factories on the Scottish side at Eastriggs. In 1917, King George and Queen Mary travelled over it on their tour of Armaments Factories .
Being susceptible to damage from the tides and ice forming in the Estuary, it was closed down in May 1921. The structure was dismantled by the end of 1933.
You can see the remains of the ironwork on the English side and the Scotish side from here.

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11.3 km

Hadrian's Wall Start Point (Bowness-on-Solway)

Highlight • Monument

From NCL get a train to Carlisle and then a train to Wigton and have an enjoyable ride to the start point.

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16.5 km

Solway Coast National Landscape

Highlight • Natural

The Solway Coast AONB was designated as such in 1964 in recognition of the quality of the landscape and significant historical interest. It covers 118 square kilometres and is managed for the diversity and heritage of the area.
It's a great place to ride, fairly quiet and flat roads with great views across the land and out to sea.

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20.6 km

Solway Coast National Landscape

Highlight • Cycleway

You might have to fight the wind here.
🌊 The Solway Coast National Landscape is a vast and diverse coastal area in northwest England, stretching along the Solway Firth to the border with Scotland. Covering approximately 115 km², it has been legally protected since 1964 for its outstanding natural beauty. It comprises sandy beaches, salt marshes, peatlands, dunes, and cliffs. It is an important habitat for migratory birds, seals, dolphins, and rare amphibians. It includes parts of the South Solway Mosses National Nature Reserve, one of the largest unspoiled fenlands in the UK.

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29.0 km

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Hotel

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.2 km

1.33 km

463 m

Surfaces

27.4 km