Boltons, Warnell & Solway Coast

The Boltons, Warnell & Solway Coast area in Cumberland is a low-lying coastal plain dominated by extensive saltmarshes and tidal flats. The landscape is shaped by the estuaries of the rivers Waver and Wampool, which create a complex network of creeks and inlets. Agriculture on the reclaimed marshlands is a primary land use, with fields often bounded by drainage ditches. The area's settlements are small and scattered, focused on farming and the historical exploitation of the coastal resources.

The vast, exposed mudflats and marshes of the Solway Firth are internationally significant for overwintering and migratory bird populations. Local vernacular architecture often utilises red sandstone, a material sourced from nearby quarries. The area is traversed by the Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail near its western terminus, linking it to the broader historic landscape. The immense tidal range of the Solway, one of the greatest in the UK, constantly reconfigures the interface between land and sea.