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The Great Britain Guide

Villages · North West England

Port Carlisle

In or near Bowness-on-Solway.

Port Carlisle — a village in scotland lowlands.

Close up, Elizabeth II postbox outside the Hope ^ Anchor public house, Port Carlisle - geograph.org.uk - 4974490

JThomas — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Annan · 6.1 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

Port Carlisle is a village located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is situated along the Solway Firth, offering views of the estuary. The village is known for its historical significance as a former port, which played a role in local trade. Visitors can expect a tranquil rural setting typical of the region.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
54.9484, -3.1888
District
Cumberland
Parish
Bowness
Postcode
CA7 5BY
Parliamentary constituency
Penrith and Solway
Nearest railway station
Annan6.1 km

Sources

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Archaeological sites · North West England

Hadrian's Wall between Port Carlisle and Bowness-on-Solway in wall miles 78 and 79

Hadrian's Wall between Port Carlisle and Bowness-on-Solway in wall miles 78 and 79 — archaeological site in Bowness, Cumbria, England, UK.

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Cottage and Glendale Holiday Park

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Historic churches · North West England

St Michael's Church

St Michael's Church — church in Bowness-on-Solway, Cumbria, United Kingdom.

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St Michael's Church, Bowness on Solway - May 2017 (2) - geograph.org.uk - 5388988📷 3

Memorials & monuments · North West England

Bowness on Solway War Memorial

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Hill forts · North West England

Maia Roman Fort

Maia Roman Fort — Roman fort (castrum) on Hadrian's Wall.

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Where to eat & stay near Port Carlisle

Places to stay

Puddles on the Vallum - geograph.org.uk - 7762015📷 5

Caravan parks · North West England

Cottage and Glendale Holiday Park

Cottage and Glendale Holiday Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.

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Direction Sign – Signpost on the B5307 in Angerton - geograph.org.uk - 7758161📷 5

Campsites · North West England

The Bush Inn

The Bush Inn — a campsite in scotland lowlands.

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OS Cut Mark - Annan, Number 73 High Street - geograph.org.uk - 6926903📷 5

Hotels · North West England

Corner House Hotel

Corner House Hotel — a hotel in scotland lowlands.

Path by the River Annan - geograph.org.uk - 7625728📷 5

Caravan parks · North West England

Galabank Camping and Caravan Park

Galabank Camping and Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.

Old Milestone and Benchmark - geograph.org.uk - 7986926📷 5

Caravan parks · North West England

Broom Fisheries campsite

Broom Fisheries campsite — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.

Former railway building at Cove level crossing - November 2017 - geograph.org.uk - 5604113📷 5

Caravan parks · North West England

Bruce's Cave

Bruce's Cave — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.

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Places to eat & drink

The War Memorial at Annan - geograph.org.uk - 3626250📷 7

Historic pubs · North West England

Queensberry Arms Hotel

Queensberry Arms Hotel in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

Sign for the Greyhound Inn, Burgh by Sands - geograph.org.uk - 4971874📷 7

Historic pubs · North West England

The Greyhound Inn

The Greyhound Inn in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

Elizabeth II postbox, Wigton Post Office - geograph.org.uk - 5125269📷 5

Historic pubs · North West England

Kings Arms Walter Willsons

Kings Arms Walter Willsons in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

The Globe, Longtown - April 2017 (1) - geograph.org.uk - 5370765📷 7

Historic pubs · North West England

The Globe Tavern

The Globe Tavern in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

Horse ^ Farrier, Wigtown Road, Carlisle - January 2017 (1) - geograph.org.uk - 5244846📷 5

Historic pubs · North West England

Horse And Farrier Public House

Horse And Farrier Public House in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

Elizabethan postbox on the B724, Clarencefield - geograph.org.uk - 6360843📷 7

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Port Carlisle?
Port Carlisle is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA7 5BY), in the parish of Bowness.
What is Port Carlisle?
Port Carlisle — a village in scotland lowlands.
How do I get to Port Carlisle?
The nearest railway station is Annan, about 6.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA7 5BY.
Is Port Carlisle a protected site?
Yes — Port Carlisle 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 Port Carlisle?
The nearest railway station is Annan, about 6.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA7 5BY.