Port Carlisle

Port Carlisle

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Port Carlisle

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Location: Bowness, Allerdale, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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June 22, 2025

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

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Drumburgh Castle – Molly's Path loop from Bowness-on-Solway

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Molly's Path – Glasson Moss loop from Bowness

7.20km

01:49

10m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 10 m

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Location: Bowness, Allerdale, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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Port Carlisle

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

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Molly's Path – Glasson Moss loop from Bowness

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