Solway Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

A Shared Responsibility for a Very Special Place

The Solway Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is an unspoilt landscape supporting many rare species of plants and animals. Set out below are the controls that are in place to keep it that way.

The Solway Costs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (ANOB) is a special place with much to offer in quiet enjoyment or even more adventurous pursuits. This section is designed to give you all the information you need to enjoy the Solway Coast AONB, without breaking any of the statutory laws, bye-laws and restrictions that are in place to protect it.

The Solway Coast AONB was created in 1964 under the National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act 1949, because of its outstanding scenic beauty. The primary purpose of the designation is to conserve and enhance the area's natural beauty including flora, fauna, geological and physical features. There are also other areas within the AONB with their own level designation. These include Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs) and areas designated as of international importance to wetland wildlife under the Ramsar Convention (Ramsar Sites).

Solway Rural Initiative (SRI) is an independent organisation funded by a partnership of Councils, Government and European agencies and independent bodies. SRI is managed in co-operation with business leaders and representatives of local community groups. The Initiative manages the Solway Coast AONB and guides Countryside Management, Rural Development and Sustainable Tourism in the area.

If you are unsure about how best to experience the Solway's unique appeal, or think you have seen illegal or damaging activities, please contact us on the number/email below and we will do our utmost to help you.

Tel: 016973 22620
email: enquiries@solwaycoastaonb.org.uk

CONTROLS:

Local bye-laws are made under Section 235 of the Local Government Act 1972. For specific information regarding these bye-laws, please contact Allerdale Borough Council

Please follow the Country Code:

Enjoy the Countryside and respect its life and work
Guard against all risk of fire
Fasten all gates
Keep your dogs under close control
Keep to Rights of Way across farmland
Use gates and stiles to cross fences, hedges and walls
Leave livestock, crops and machinery alone
Take your litter home
Help to keep all water clean
Protect wildlife, plants and trees
Take special care on country roads
Make no unnecessary noise