Kirkland Scar

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Cumberland Allerdale

England

Kirkland Scar

Coastal Path Officially, the Hadrian&#039;s Wall Path follows the road, but who could resist taking the unofficial route across the grass towards Port Carlisle? — Coastal Path Credit: Anne Burgess

Kirkland Scar is a prominent coastal feature located in Cumberland, England. It is classified as a headland or point, extending out into the sea and forming a distinctive natural landmark along the coastline. The scar is situated in the northwestern region of Cumberland, near the small village of Kirkland.

Rising to an impressive height, Kirkland Scar offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding coastline and the Irish Sea. Its rugged cliffs are composed of sedimentary rocks, displaying layers of various geological formations, which provide valuable insights into the area's ancient history. The scar's exposed rock faces bear witness to the erosive forces of wind and waves, showcasing the dynamic nature of the coastal environment.

Kirkland Scar serves as an important habitat for a diverse range of flora and fauna. The sheer cliffs provide nesting sites for a variety of seabirds, including fulmars, kittiwakes, and guillemots. The surrounding waters are also home to a rich marine ecosystem, with species such as seals and dolphins frequently spotted in the area.

The scar's strategic location has made it a notable landmark for navigational purposes throughout history. Local fishermen and sailors often use Kirkland Scar as a visual reference point when navigating the treacherous waters of the Irish Sea.

Today, Kirkland Scar attracts visitors from near and far, who come to admire its natural beauty and enjoy the stunning coastal scenery. The site offers opportunities for hiking, birdwatching, and photography, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the raw and captivating landscape of Cumberland's coastline.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 54.949108/-3.1830483 or Grid Reference NY2462. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Coastal Path Officially, the Hadrian&#039;s Wall Path follows the road, but who could resist taking the unofficial route across the grass towards Port Carlisle?

Coastal Path

Officially, the Hadrian's Wall Path follows the road, but who could resist taking the unofficial route across the grass towards Port Carlisle?

Bowness Marsh To be more precise, the edge of Bowness Marsh with large areas of tidal sand and mud revealed at low tide.

Bowness Marsh

To be more precise, the edge of Bowness Marsh with large areas of tidal sand and mud revealed at low tide.

Bowness-on-Solway - St Michael's Church

Bowness-on-Solway - St Michael's Church

Wesleyan Chapel, Bowness-on-Solway The foundation stone of the chapel -

WESLEYAN
HOME MISSION CHAPEL
BUILT BY
WILLIAM TOPPING
OF BOWNESS
1872

Wesleyan Chapel, Bowness-on-Solway

The foundation stone of the chapel - WESLEYAN HOME MISSION CHAPEL BUILT BY WILLIAM TOPPING OF BOWNESS 1872

Chapel, Bowness-on-Solway A small Wesleyan Chapel on the south side of the main street passing through the village, built in 1872, and now a private residence.

Chapel, Bowness-on-Solway

A small Wesleyan Chapel on the south side of the main street passing through the village, built in 1872, and now a private residence.

Path at Bowness-on-Solway Leading between houses, over the line of Hadrian&#039;s Wall, to the western end of the wall, the start of the National Trail, and a lookout and information point.

Path at Bowness-on-Solway

Leading between houses, over the line of Hadrian's Wall, to the western end of the wall, the start of the National Trail, and a lookout and information point.

National Trails - Hadrian's Wall Path A cast information panel, now somewhat weathered but still readable, with much information about the Roman occupation of the area at the western end of the wall. Part of The Solway Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and a World Heritage Site.

National Trails - Hadrian's Wall Path

A cast information panel, now somewhat weathered but still readable, with much information about the Roman occupation of the area at the western end of the wall. Part of The Solway Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and a World Heritage Site.

The Solway Firth Looking north from Bowness-on-Solway, about 2.6km across the firth, towards Annan. This was the lowest point at which it was feasible to ford the Solway Firth.

The Solway Firth

Looking north from Bowness-on-Solway, about 2.6km across the firth, towards Annan. This was the lowest point at which it was feasible to ford the Solway Firth.

Welcome to the Banks, Bowness-on-Solway [1] One of three panels with much interesting information about the area - history [from the Ice Age, through the Bronze Age, the Roman Occupation, the mediaeval period to the present], natural history, the National Trail and much more.

Welcome to the Banks, Bowness-on-Solway [1]

One of three panels with much interesting information about the area - history [from the Ice Age, through the Bronze Age, the Roman Occupation, the mediaeval period to the present], natural history, the National Trail and much more.

Welcome to the Banks, Bowness-on-Solway [2] One of three panels with much interesting information about the area - history [from the Ice Age, through the Bronze Age, the Roman Occupation, the mediaeval period to the present], natural history, the National Trail and much more.

Welcome to the Banks, Bowness-on-Solway [2]

One of three panels with much interesting information about the area - history [from the Ice Age, through the Bronze Age, the Roman Occupation, the mediaeval period to the present], natural history, the National Trail and much more.

Welcome to the Banks, Bowness-on-Solway [3] One of three panels with much interesting information about the area - history [from the Ice Age, through the Bronze Age, the Roman Occupation, the mediaeval period to the present], natural history, the National Trail and much more.

Welcome to the Banks, Bowness-on-Solway [3]

One of three panels with much interesting information about the area - history [from the Ice Age, through the Bronze Age, the Roman Occupation, the mediaeval period to the present], natural history, the National Trail and much more.

Wildlife mosaic at The Banks, Bowness-on-Solway A mosaic showing waders and water birds of the Solway area. It was composed from drawings by children from Bowness Primary School and made by the artist Gilly Watson. It is in the shelter at the western end of Hadrian&#039;s Wall path.

Wildlife mosaic at The Banks, Bowness-on-Solway

A mosaic showing waders and water birds of the Solway area. It was composed from drawings by children from Bowness Primary School and made by the artist Gilly Watson. It is in the shelter at the western end of Hadrian's Wall path.

Hadrian's Wall National Trail The start of the trail for eastbound walkers at Bowness-on-Solway. The shelter contains information about the area.

Hadrian's Wall National Trail

The start of the trail for eastbound walkers at Bowness-on-Solway. The shelter contains information about the area.

Fort Maia, Bowness-on-Solway Entrance to Garrison Bistro and Visitor Centre at Bowness-on-Solway.

Fort Maia, Bowness-on-Solway

Entrance to Garrison Bistro and Visitor Centre at Bowness-on-Solway.

The Solway Coast Looking east between Bowness-on-Solway and Port Carlisle. The notice warns of &#039;fast moving tides, dangerous sinking sand and mud exposed at low tide&#039;.

The Solway Coast

Looking east between Bowness-on-Solway and Port Carlisle. The notice warns of 'fast moving tides, dangerous sinking sand and mud exposed at low tide'.

The Solway Firth Looking northwest across the water towards Annan.

The Solway Firth

Looking northwest across the water towards Annan.

Roadside retailing Eggs for sale at Solwayside, Port Carlisle.

Roadside retailing

Eggs for sale at Solwayside, Port Carlisle.

Northlands and Sandheys, Port Carlisle Houses in a terrace, two of several with similar architecture on the main street of Port Carlisle.

Northlands and Sandheys, Port Carlisle

Houses in a terrace, two of several with similar architecture on the main street of Port Carlisle.

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Kirkland Scar is located at Grid Ref: NY2462 (Lat: 54.949108, Lng: -3.1830483)

Administrative County: Cumbria

District: Allerdale

Police Authority: Cumbria

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 54.949108,-3.1830483

Port Carlisle

Abandoned Railway: station

Railway: site

Wikidata: Q7230526

Wikipedia: en:Port Carlisle railway station

Lat/Long: 54.9471446/-3.1850822

Bus Stop

Hope and Anchor (N bound)

Naptan AtcoCode: 090002132338

Naptan Bearing: W

Naptan BusStopType: CUS

Naptan CommonName: Hope and Anchor (N bound)

Naptan Indicator: o/s

Naptan Landmark: Hope and Anchor PH

Naptan NaptanCode: cumadgmg

Naptan Street: No name

Naptan Verified: no

Shelter: no

Source: naptan_import

Lat/Long: 54.9487509/-3.1876383

Bus Stop

Hope and Anchor (S bound)

Check Date Shelter: 2021-10-09

Naptan AtcoCode: 090002133371

Naptan Bearing: SE

Naptan BusStopType: CUS

Naptan CommonName: Hope and Anchor (S bound)

Naptan Indicator: opp

Naptan Landmark: Hope and Anchor Pub

Naptan NaptanCode: cumadgpm

Naptan Street: No name

Naptan Verified: no

Shelter: no

Source: naptan_import

Lat/Long: 54.948772/-3.1874433

Post Box

Ref: CA7 167

Lat/Long: 54.9477327/-3.1864564

Westfield Marsh

Natural: wetland

Wetland: marsh

Lat/Long: 54.9451714/-3.1803223

Kirkland Scar

Place: locality

Lat/Long: 54.9492294/-3.1838832

Covered: no

Leisure: picnic_table

Lat/Long: 54.9480884/-3.1850321

Destination: Bowness on Solway;Glasson

Hiking: yes

Information: guidepost

Inscription: Hadrian's Wall Path;Public Footpath

Operator: National Trails

Tourism: information

Lat/Long: 54.9497109/-3.1886889

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 54.9492626/-3.1894327

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 54.9482673/-3.1891277

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 54.9474001/-3.1890757

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 54.9465105/-3.1890868

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 54.9468053/-3.1885215

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 54.9474994/-3.1874412

The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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