Villages · North West England
Glasson
In or near Bowness-on-Solway.
Glasson — a village in scotland lowlands.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Annan · 8.2 km
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
Photo gallery
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Upper Solway Flats & Marshes SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Solway Coast
- Ramsar wetland: Upper Solway Flats & Marshes
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Glasson is a village located in the Scottish Lowlands. It features characteristic rural architecture and is surrounded by the scenic landscape typical of the region. The village serves as a quiet spot for visitors seeking to experience local life and the natural beauty of southern Scotland.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9323, -3.1711
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Bowness
- Postcode
- CA7 5EE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Nearest railway station
- Annan — 8.2 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2648561 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby

Glasson Bridge
Historic bridges · 0.4 km

Milecastle 77 (site of)
Archaeological sites · 0.9 km

Milecastle 77 (site of)
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Caravan parks · 0.9 km

Drumburgh
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Coggabata
Hill forts · 1.6 km

Drumburgh Castle
Castles · 1.7 km

Carlisle Canal
Canals · 2.1 km

Port Carlisle
Villages · 2.1 km

Milecastle (site of)
Archaeological sites · 2.2 km

Hadrian's Wall between Port Carlisle and Bowness-on-Solway in wall miles 78 and 79
Archaeological sites · 2.7 km

Fingland
Villages · 3.3 km
Nearby
Historic bridges · North West England
Glasson Bridge
Glasson Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Archaeological sites · North West England
Milecastle 77 (site of)
Milecastle 77 (site of) — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Archaeological sites · North West England
Milecastle 77 (site of)
Milecastle 77 (site of) — archaeological in scotland lowlands.
Caravan parks · North West England
Cottage and Glendale Holiday Park
Cottage and Glendale Holiday Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 3Where to eat & stay near Glasson
Places to stay
Caravan parks · North West England
Cottage and Glendale Holiday Park
Cottage and Glendale Holiday Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
Campsites · North West England
The Bush Inn
The Bush Inn — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Galabank Camping and Caravan Park
Galabank Camping and Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Braids Caravan Park
Braids Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
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Broom Fisheries campsite
Broom Fisheries campsite — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
Places to eat & drink
Historic pubs · North West England
The Greyhound Inn
The Greyhound Inn in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · North West England
Queensberry Arms Hotel
Queensberry Arms Hotel in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
Kings Arms Walter Willsons
Kings Arms Walter Willsons in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
Horse And Farrier Public House
Horse And Farrier Public House in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · North West England
The Globe Tavern
The Globe Tavern in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
Milbourne Arms Public House
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Glasson?
- Glasson is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA7 5EE), in the parish of Bowness.
- What is Glasson?
- Glasson — a village in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Glasson?
- The nearest railway station is Annan, about 8.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA7 5EE.
- Is Glasson a protected site?
- Yes — Glasson is part of the Upper Solway Flats & Marshes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Solway Coast National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Glasson?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CA7 5EE. It sits within the Penrith and Solway parliamentary constituency.