Fortressed by Romans and invaded by Vikings, the Coast of Cumbria has seen many visitors. Hadrian’s Wall starts at Bow-ness on Solway but the northern frontier of the Roman Empire extended through a series of fortlets for 20 miles down the Solway Coast. The busy ports of Whitehaven, Maryport and Workington have a rich industrial and shipping history reflected in the maritime museums. St. Bees is home to black guillemots, puffins and terns whilst the Solway hosts thousands of wintering wildfowl, waders and spectacular sunsets. Whitehaven is the start of the popular Sea to Sea (C2C) cycle route to Sunderland. With a scenic rail route winding along a smugglers shoreline of sand-stone cliffs, sand dunes and kite flying winds the Cumbrian coast offers a delightful adventure.
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