Walk 6-3: Needle's Eye and the Muckle Lands

**SORRY - THIS WALK IS FULLY BOOKED ** This coastal walk follows the Solway coast, an areas steeped in history, beautiful landscapes, and a past winner in UK tree of the year!


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The walk follows the Solway coast from Sandyhills to the mouth of the Urr Water and reaches the lookout point at the fort on Castle Hill with its fine views over the Solway coast towards the Lake District.  The route then turns inland along the banks of the river to Rockcliffe and finishes in the attractive village of Kippford. Along the way you will pass the salt pan rocks where sea salt was once collected, the natural arch known as the Needles Eye, the Solway Sands famous for their cockle fishing, and the National Trust area of the Muckle Lands. where, if you look carefully, you might spot Nelson’s Grave.

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Register from 09:30
Depart at 10:00
Travel time 75 minutes
Start from NX 891 552
End at NX 836 554
Return travel time 75 minutes
Return by 16:15
Price (Adult) £11.00
Price (Accompanied Child) £11.00
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Walk 6-3: Needle's Eye and the Muckle Lands