Historic pubs · North West England
The Greyhound Inn
In or near Burgh by Sands.
The Greyhound Inn in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Carlisle · 8.6 km
About
The Greyhound Inn is a historic pub in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom. Britain's pubs are a cornerstone of its tourist appeal — from medieval coaching inns and timber-framed alehouses to grand Victorian gin palaces — and many are listed buildings serving real ale and traditional food.
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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
The Greyhound Inn is a pub located in Burgh by Sands, within the Scottish Lowlands. It is situated near the Upper Solway Flats and Marshes, designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and a Ramsar site, highlighting its ecological significance. The surrounding area is also part of the Solway Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). Visitors can expect a traditional pub atmosphere that complements the natural landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9215, -3.0565
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Burgh by Sands
- Postcode
- CA5 6AY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Nearest railway station
- Carlisle — 8.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26379927 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Greyhound Inn?
- The Greyhound Inn is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA5 6AY), in the parish of Burgh by Sands.
- What is The Greyhound Inn?
- The Greyhound Inn in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Greyhound Inn?
- The nearest railway station is Carlisle, about 8.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA5 6AY.
- Is The Greyhound Inn a protected site?
- Yes — The Greyhound Inn 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 The Greyhound Inn?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CA5 6AY. It sits within the Penrith and Solway parliamentary constituency.