Natural landmarks · North West England
Allonby Bay
In or near Crosby.
Allonby Bay — a natural feature in scotland lowlands.
Michael Garlick — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Maryport · 6.8 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Allonby Bay is a named natural feature in scotland lowlands, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Solway Coast
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Allonby Bay is a natural landmark located in the Scottish Lowlands. This coastal area features a stretch of sandy beach along the Solway Firth, offering views across the water. The bay is characterised by its tranquil environment, making it a suitable spot for walking and wildlife observation. The surrounding landscape includes grassy dunes and salt marshes, contributing to the area's ecological diversity.
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- Coordinates
- 54.7667, -3.4500
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Allonby
- Postcode
- CA15 6PD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Nearest railway station
- Maryport — 6.8 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2657469 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Allonby Bay?
- Allonby Bay is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA15 6PD), in the parish of Allonby.
- What is Allonby Bay?
- Allonby Bay — a natural feature in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Allonby Bay?
- The nearest railway station is Maryport, about 6.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA15 6PD.
- Is Allonby Bay a protected site?
- Yes — Allonby Bay is part of the Solway Coast National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Allonby Bay?
- The nearest railway station is Maryport, about 6.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA15 6PD.