Villages · North West England
Powfoot
In or near Bowness-on-Solway.
Powfoot — a village in scotland lowlands.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Annan · 4.4 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
Powfoot is a village located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is situated along the Solway Firth, offering coastal views and access to the beach. The village features a mix of residential properties and local amenities, contributing to its character as a tranquil seaside community.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9777, -3.3311
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG12 5PJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
- Nearest railway station
- Annan — 4.4 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2639949 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Powfoot Bridge
Historic bridges · 0.2 km
Cummertrees Parish Church
Historic churches · 1.2 km
Cummertrees
Villages · 1.3 km
Queensberry Bay Holiday Park
Caravan parks · 1.3 km
Cummertrees Mill
Watermills · 1.3 km
Broom Fisheries campsite
Caravan parks · 1.6 km
Hayknowes
Vineyards · 2.3 km
Douglas Monument
Memorials & monuments · 3.0 km
Kinmount House
Historic houses · 3.2 km
Branthat Plantation, enclosed settlement 320m SE of Gill
Vineyards · 3.5 km
The Herring
Public art & sculpture · 4.2 km
Annan Bridge
Historic bridges · 4.3 km
Nearby
📷 5Historic bridges · North West England
Powfoot Bridge
Powfoot Bridge — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · North West England
Cummertrees Parish Church
Cummertrees Parish Church — category C listed building-listed church in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Queensberry Bay Holiday Park
Queensberry Bay Holiday Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Watermills · North West England
Cummertrees Mill
Cummertrees Mill — category B listed building-listed watermill in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Broom Fisheries campsite
Broom Fisheries campsite — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
Where to eat & stay near Powfoot
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Queensberry Bay Holiday Park
Queensberry Bay Holiday Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Broom Fisheries campsite
Broom Fisheries campsite — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
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📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Galabank Camping and Caravan Park
Galabank Camping and Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Lowlands
Hoddom Castle Caravan Park & Campsite
Hoddom Castle Caravan Park & Campsite — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 3Hotels · Scottish Lowlands
Comlongon Castle (Hotel)
Comlongon Castle (Hotel) — a hotel in scotland lowlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · North West England
Queensberry Arms Hotel
Queensberry Arms Hotel in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
The Farmers Inn
The Farmers Inn in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
Bruce Arms Public House, 3 Castle Street, Lochmaben
Bruce Arms Public House, 3 Castle Street, Lochmaben in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · North West England
The Greyhound Inn
The Greyhound Inn 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 · Scottish Lowlands
Queen O' The South Public House, 8-10 Nith Place, Dumfries
Queen O' The South Public House, 8-10 Nith Place, Dumfries in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Powfoot?
- Powfoot is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG12 5PJ).
- What is Powfoot?
- Powfoot — a village in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Powfoot?
- The nearest railway station is Annan, about 4.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode DG12 5PJ.
- Is Powfoot a protected site?
- Yes — Powfoot 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 Powfoot?
- The nearest railway station is Annan, about 4.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DG12 5PJ.