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Villages · North West England

Glasson

In or near Bowness-on-Solway.

Glasson — a village in scotland lowlands.

Glasson village store - May 2017 - geograph.org.uk - 5372700

The Carlisle Kid — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Annan · 8.2 km

About

A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.

Photo gallery

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Upper Solway Flats & Marshes SSSI
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Solway Coast
  • Ramsar wetland: Upper Solway Flats & Marshes

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Glasson is a village located in the Scottish Lowlands. It features characteristic rural architecture and is surrounded by the scenic landscape typical of the region. The village serves as a quiet spot for visitors seeking to experience local life and the natural beauty of southern Scotland.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
54.9323, -3.1711
District
Cumberland
Parish
Bowness
Postcode
CA7 5EE
Parliamentary constituency
Penrith and Solway
Nearest railway station
Annan8.2 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Highland Laddie Inn, Glasson - May 2017 (3) - geograph.org.uk - 5372697📷 3

Historic bridges · North West England

Glasson Bridge

Glasson Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

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Triangulation pillar near Glasson - geograph.org.uk - 7997736📷 3

Archaeological sites · North West England

Milecastle 77 (site of)

Milecastle 77 (site of) — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

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Triangulation pillar near Glasson - geograph.org.uk - 7997736📷 5

Archaeological sites · North West England

Milecastle 77 (site of)

Milecastle 77 (site of) — archaeological in scotland lowlands.

Puddles on the Vallum - geograph.org.uk - 7762015📷 5

Caravan parks · North West England

Cottage and Glendale Holiday Park

Cottage and Glendale Holiday Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.

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Close up, Elizabeth II postbox, Drumburgh - geograph.org.uk - 4974452📷 5

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Drumburgh

Drumburgh — a village in scotland lowlands.

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Hill forts · North West England

Coggabata

Coggabata is a hill fort in the United Kingdom.

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Where to eat & stay near Glasson

Places to stay

Puddles on the Vallum - geograph.org.uk - 7762015📷 5

Caravan parks · North West England

Cottage and Glendale Holiday Park

Cottage and Glendale Holiday Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.

Freeparkholidays.com
Direction Sign – Signpost on the B5307 in Angerton - geograph.org.uk - 7758161📷 5

Campsites · North West England

The Bush Inn

The Bush Inn — a campsite in scotland lowlands.

Freeroomsatthebush.co.uk
OS Cut Mark - Annan, Number 73 High Street - geograph.org.uk - 6926903📷 5

Hotels · North West England

Corner House Hotel

Corner House Hotel — a hotel in scotland lowlands.

Path by the River Annan - geograph.org.uk - 7625728📷 5

Caravan parks · North West England

Galabank Camping and Caravan Park

Galabank Camping and Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.

Gretna FC - geograph.org.uk - 3337731📷 5

Caravan parks · North West England

Braids Caravan Park

Braids Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.

Free
Old Milestone and Benchmark - geograph.org.uk - 7986926📷 5

Caravan parks · North West England

Broom Fisheries campsite

Broom Fisheries campsite — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.

Places to eat & drink

Sign for the Greyhound Inn, Burgh by Sands - geograph.org.uk - 4971874📷 7

Historic pubs · North West England

The Greyhound Inn

The Greyhound Inn in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

The War Memorial at Annan - geograph.org.uk - 3626250📷 7

Historic pubs · North West England

Queensberry Arms Hotel

Queensberry Arms Hotel in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

Elizabeth II postbox, Wigton Post Office - geograph.org.uk - 5125269📷 5

Historic pubs · North West England

Kings Arms Walter Willsons

Kings Arms Walter Willsons in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

Horse ^ Farrier, Wigtown Road, Carlisle - January 2017 (1) - geograph.org.uk - 5244846📷 5

Historic pubs · North West England

Horse And Farrier Public House

Horse And Farrier Public House in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

The Globe, Longtown - April 2017 (1) - geograph.org.uk - 5370765📷 7

Historic pubs · North West England

The Globe Tavern

The Globe Tavern in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

"Milbourne Arms" - December 2016 (1) - geograph.org.uk - 5217351📷 5

Historic pubs · North West England

Milbourne Arms Public House

Milbourne Arms Public House in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

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George VI postbox on Crewe Road, Wistaston - geograph.org.uk - 5226017📷 5

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Glasson?
Glasson is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode CA7 5EE), in the parish of Bowness.
What is Glasson?
Glasson — a village in scotland lowlands.
How do I get to Glasson?
The nearest railway station is Annan, about 8.2 km away. The nearest town is Bowness-on-Solway. Drivers can use postcode CA7 5EE.
Is Glasson a protected site?
Yes — Glasson is part of the Upper Solway Flats & Marshes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Solway Coast National Landscape (AONB).
How do I get to Glasson?
Drivers can navigate to postcode CA7 5EE. It sits within the Penrith and Solway parliamentary constituency.