The Solway Coast National Landscape offers corporates impactful opportunities to invest in coastal habitat restoration, salt-marsh resilience, community engagement and nature-based climate adaptation solutions. Its distinctive coastline and ecological character deliver measurable returns on biodiversity and climate goals.
Open the drop-down box for a quick overview of the assets and opportunities in Solway Coast National Landscape:
In a nutshell...
Size: 11,500 ha
Population: ~3,400
Natural capital assets:
- Salt Marsh
- River and estuary
- Dune systems
- Farmland including lowland meadows
- Cultural and archaeological heritage
Governance: Local councils and community stakeholders support the Solway Coast National Landscape team in delivering nature and community outcomes.
Welcome to the Solway Coast National Landscape
The Solway Coast National Landscape encompasses rugged coastlines, dunes, salt marsh and estuarine margins along Cumbria’s Solway Firth. Designated for its natural beauty and scientific interest, this living landscape is shaped by dynamic tidal processes and human-land interactions.
Managed via the statutory Management Plan, through local authority partnerships, community groups and government support, the landscape prioritises nature recovery, sustainable land management, coastal resilience, cultural heritage and community wellbeing. Investment can support salt-marsh restoration, coastal buffer enhancement, visitor infrastructure and climate adaptation projects that enhance coastal natural capital.
Natural capital assets and opportunities
Here are some of the key natural assets and opportunities:
- Coastal salt marsh & dunes: critical habitat for biodiversity and carbon sequestration.
- Estuarine systems: rich in biodiversity and water filtration functions.
- Scenic coastal corridors: support recreation and cultural identity.
