Barrasgate House Bed and Breakfast

  Gretna Green Accommodation tel. 01461 337577

  E-mail info@barrasgate.co.uk

The Solway Coast The forests of the Solway Coast cloak the coastal plains and rolling hills stretching out from the bustling market towns of Carlisle and Dumfries. Providing a backdrop to quiet villages and secluded bays, the forests await visitors both new and old, in search of inspiring walks and spectacular views. Wildlife havens and sprawling forests Dumfries and Galloway is a haven for wildlife. Migratory barnacle geese arrive in their thousands from arctic Norway and spend the winter grazing the coastal saltmarshes, whilst golden eagles soar above the craggy hills. The sprawling woods and forests are home for many of the area’s plants and animals, including red squirrels, roe deer, badgers and buzzards. Forestry Commission Scotland always considers the needs of wildlife during forest management and is actively committed to conservation work for vulnerable species such as the pearl-bordered fritillary and nightjar.
The Solway Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is situated in the North West corner of England, stretching from Rockcliffe Marsh on the Scotish Border to just North of the historic harbour town of Maryport. The offices of the AONB are based in the Victorian seaside town of Silloth, adjoining the Solway Coast Discovery Centre. The Solway Coast AONB has been relatively unchanged since becoming a designated area in 1964. The area covers most of the English Solway Firth coastline from Rockcliffe to Maryport, with the exception of the town of Silloth on Solway.