Forests & woodlands · North West England
Campfield Marsh Nature Reserve
In or near Bowness-on-Solway.
Campfield Marsh Nature Reserve is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Annan · 5.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Campfield Marsh Nature Reserve is woodland in the Scottish Lowlands. The site is within the Solway Coast National Landscape (AONB), and is part of the SOUTH SOLWAY MOSSES National Nature Reserve. It sits within the Penrith and Solway parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Annan, about 5.4 km away. Postcode area CA7.
Official information
Campfield Marsh Nature Reserve is a diverse habitat featuring peat bogs, saltmarsh, and farmland, making it a haven for various bird species. Visitors can explore trails, engage in family-friendly activities, and learn about the local ecosystem at the Solway Wetlands Centre.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Bowness Common SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Upper Solway Flats & Marshes SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: SOUTH SOLWAY MOSSES
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Solway Coast
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Campfield Marsh Nature Reserve is a forest located in the Scottish Lowlands, within the parish of Bowness (postcode CA7). It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) for both Bowness Common and Upper Solway Flats & Marshes, and is also recognised as a National Nature Reserve (NNR) known as South Solway Mosses.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9374, -3.2339
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Bowness
- Postcode
- CA7 5AG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Nearest railway station
- Annan — 5.4 km
- Official site
- www.solwaycoastaonb.org.uk
Sources
- osm: w1118311193 (ODbL)
- commons: RSPB Campfield Marsh pond.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Campfield Marsh Nature Reserve?
- Campfield Marsh Nature Reserve is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA7 5AG), in the parish of Bowness.
- What is Campfield Marsh Nature Reserve?
- Campfield Marsh Nature Reserve is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Campfield Marsh Nature Reserve?
- The nearest railway station is Annan, about 5.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA7 5AG.
- Is Campfield Marsh Nature Reserve a protected site?
- Yes — Campfield Marsh Nature Reserve is part of the Bowness Common SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Upper Solway Flats & Marshes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Campfield Marsh Nature Reserve free to visit?
- Yes, Campfield Marsh Nature Reserve is free to enter.
- How do I get to Campfield Marsh Nature Reserve?
- The nearest railway station is Annan, about 5.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA7 5AG.