Solway Firth

The Solway Firth is the sea that separates the north- westernmost county in England ( Cumbria ) from southwestern Scotland ( Dumfries and Galloway ). It extends just south of Whitehaven in Cumbria to the Mull of Galloway, on the western end of Dumfries and Galloway from St Bees Head. West of the Firth is the Irish Sea.

The coastline is characterized by low hills. At long distances it is often regarded as one of the most beautiful coasts of the British Isles. The area is characterized mainly rural. In the regional economy, the fishing and agriculture still play the major role, although the tourism gained a growing importance.

The water itself is usually harmless, it has to be expected here, no major hazards, has, with the exception perhaps of Watts, the often dangerous patches of quicksand. It is recommended for visitors to wander in the field not without expert guidance.

In the Solway Firth, there are more than 750 square kilometers of scientific interest ( Sites of Special Scientific Interest, SSSIs ) and five nature reserves ( National Nature Reserves ), including Caerlaverock NNR.