Villages · North West England
Port Carlisle
In or near Bowness-on-Solway.
Port Carlisle — a village in scotland lowlands.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Annan · 6.1 km
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
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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
Port Carlisle is a village located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is situated along the Solway Firth, offering views of the estuary. The village is known for its historical significance as a former port, which played a role in local trade. Visitors can expect a tranquil rural setting typical of the region.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9484, -3.1888
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Bowness
- Postcode
- CA7 5BY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Nearest railway station
- Annan — 6.1 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2640074 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Carlisle Canal
Canals · 0.2 km
Hadrian's Wall between Port Carlisle and Bowness-on-Solway in wall miles 78 and 79
Archaeological sites · 0.7 km
Cottage and Glendale Holiday Park
Caravan parks · 1.3 km
St Michael's Church
Historic churches · 1.6 km
Bowness on Solway War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.7 km
Maia Roman Fort
Hill forts · 1.7 km
Bowness-on-Solway Roman Fort
Archaeological sites · 1.7 km
Maia
Archaeological sites · 1.8 km
Bowness-on-Solway
Towns & cities · 1.8 km
Glasson Bridge
Historic bridges · 2.1 km
Glasson
Villages · 2.1 km
Milecastle 77 (site of)
Archaeological sites · 2.3 km
Nearby
📷 3📷 3Archaeological sites · North West England
Hadrian's Wall between Port Carlisle and Bowness-on-Solway in wall miles 78 and 79
Hadrian's Wall between Port Carlisle and Bowness-on-Solway in wall miles 78 and 79 — archaeological site in Bowness, Cumbria, England, UK.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Cottage and Glendale Holiday Park
Cottage and Glendale Holiday Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 3Historic churches · North West England
St Michael's Church
St Michael's Church — church in Bowness-on-Solway, Cumbria, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North West England
Bowness on Solway War Memorial
Bowness on Solway War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Hill forts · North West England
Maia Roman Fort
Maia Roman Fort — Roman fort (castrum) on Hadrian's Wall.
Where to eat & stay near Port Carlisle
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Cottage and Glendale Holiday Park
Cottage and Glendale Holiday Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Campsites · North West England
The Bush Inn
The Bush Inn — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
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📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Galabank Camping and Caravan Park
Galabank Camping and Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Broom Fisheries campsite
Broom Fisheries campsite — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Bruce's Cave
Bruce's Cave — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · North West England
Queensberry Arms Hotel
Queensberry Arms Hotel in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · North West England
The Greyhound Inn
The Greyhound Inn in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
Kings Arms Walter Willsons
Kings Arms Walter Willsons in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · North West England
The Globe Tavern
The Globe Tavern in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
Horse And Farrier Public House
Horse And Farrier Public House in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
The Farmers Inn
The Farmers Inn in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Port Carlisle?
- Port Carlisle is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode CA7 5BY), in the parish of Bowness.
- What is Port Carlisle?
- Port Carlisle — a village in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Port Carlisle?
- The nearest railway station is Annan, about 6.1 km away. The nearest town is Bowness-on-Solway. Drivers can use postcode CA7 5BY.
- Is Port Carlisle a protected site?
- Yes — Port Carlisle 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 Port Carlisle?
- The nearest railway station is Annan, about 6.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA7 5BY.