Map of Solway Firth.

The Solway Firth is an inlet, or fjord, that borders the most north westerly county of England (Cumbria) and the most south westerly administrative region of Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway). It stretches from St Bees Head, just south of Whitehaven in Cumbria, to the Mull of Galloway, on the western end of Dumfries and Galloway. To the west of the Firth is the Irish Sea. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1000x622, 320 KB) A map showing the location of Solway Firth between England and Scotland in the United Kingdom. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1000x622, 320 KB) A map showing the location of Solway Firth between England and Scotland in the United Kingdom. ... Sognefjorden, Norway A fjord (sometimes written fiord, notably in New Zealand English) is a glacially overdeepened valley, usually narrow and steep-sided, extending below sea level and filled with salt water. ... This article does not cite its references or sources. ... Wikimedia Commons has media related to: England Travel guide to England from Wikitravel English language English law English (people) List of monarchs of England – Kings of England family tree List of English people Angeln (region in northern Germany, presumably the origin of the Angles for whom England is named) UK... Cumbria is a county in the North West region of England. ... The council areas of Scotland form the local government areas of Scotland, all of them unitary authorities. ... Scottish Executive - official site of the Scottish Executive Scottish Parliament - official site of The Scottish Parliament BBC Scotland - Scottish history, news and travel pages from BBC The Gazetteer for Scotland - Extensive guide to the places and people of Scotland, by the Royal Scottish Geographical Society and University of Edinburgh Scotland... Dumfries and Galloway (Dùn Phris agus Gall-Ghaidhealaibh in Gaelic) is one of 32 unitary council areas in Scotland. ... St Bees is a village on the Cumberland coast, 7 km S. of Whitehaven. ... Location within the British Isles For the neighborhood in Memphis, Tennessee see Whitehaven, Memphis. ... The Mull of Galloway is the southernmost point of Scotland. ... Firth is the Scots word used to denote various coastal waters in Scotland. ... Relief map of the Irish Sea. ...

The coastline is characterised by lowland hills and small mountains and is widely regarded as some of the most scenic lowland coastline in the British Isles. It is a mainly rural area with fishing and hill farming (as well as some arable farming) still playing a large part in the local economy, although tourism is increasing. However, it has also been used for the location of films such as The Wicker Man (starring Edward Woodward) which was filmed around Kirkcudbright (pron. Kur-coo-bree). The British Isles consist of Great Britain, Ireland and a number of much smaller surrounding islands. ... Fishing is the activity of hunting for fish. ... The Wicker Man is a cult 1973 British film containing thriller, horror and musical elements, directed by Robin Hardy, written by Anthony Shaffer. ... Edward Woodward (b. ...

The water itself is generally benign with no notable hazards excepting some large areas of salt and mud flats which often contain dangerous patches of quicksand that move on a regular basis. It is recommended that visitors do not attempt to navigate them without expert guidance. Also, the Ministry of Defence had by 1999 fired more than 6,350 depleted uranium rounds into the Solway Firth from its testing range at Dundrennan Range (see http://www.sundayherald.com/40306). The adjacent Irish Sea is another source of radioactive pollution. Mudflats are relatively flat, muddy regions found in intertidal areas. ... Quicksand and warning sign at a gravel extraction site. ... Main Building - The Headquarters of the Ministry of Defence, Whitehall, Westminster, London Tri-service badge of the UK armed forces The Ministry of Defence (MoD) is the United Kingdom government department responsible for implementation of government defence policy and the headquarters of the UK military. ... 1999 (MCMXCIX) was a common year starting on Friday, and was designated the International Year of Older Persons by the United Nations. ... // Depleted uranium (DU) is uranium which contains a reduced proportion of the fissile isotope U-235. ... Dundrennan Range, on the Solway Firth, in South West Scotland, is used for the testing of ammunition. ...

There are over 750 km² of Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs) in the area, as well as the National Nature Reserve at Caerlaverock. A Site of Special Scientific Interest or SSSI is a conservation designation denoting a protected area in the United Kingdom. ... National Nature Reserves in Scotland are established by Scottish Natural Heritage. ... Caerlaverock NNR is a National Nature Reserve covering part of the Solway Firth and the land south of Dumfries, in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. ...

See also

• The Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust