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Solway Cycle Challenge

This page is for all the information you will need to complete your challenge
between July 17th to September 30th 2021

All landmark locations, food vendor information and suggested routes are located below.

You can plan your own routes to find the landmarks.

You can use our suggested routes below to find the landmarks.

OR

Do a bit of both

To claim your medal you must go to a MINIMUM of 6 landmarks and have evidence you have been there via a tracking app or a selfie at the landmark.

PRE-BOOKING with our food vendors is essential to avoid disappointment in cafes, pubs and restaurants.
You MUST show your tickets to obtain your deal or discount.
Failure to show your ticket will result in the business’s refusal of food deals and discounts.

Please respect the Covid -19 policies and procedures each food vendor has in place.

Click here to get your Cycle The Solway Entry Ticket

If you have any questions please contact senga@watchtree.co.uk

 


Send us your proof to collect your medal

Once you have completed your challenge please fill out the form below for medal and certificate collection


Add all participants (e.g. members of your family or group), one per line.
Provide a single email address where we can reach you.

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Screenshots of completed routes and photos of landmarks.

    Sponsor Page

    We have been made aware that some people would like to do some additional fundraising.
    AWESOME !!
    So we have made a page that you can send to your friends and family or put it on your social media and ask people to sponsor you on your adventure.

    The link to share is https://bit.ly/2Tj7pjK

    Help us reach our goal!

     

    Landmarks to find (Click read more to see location on google maps)

    The Watchtree Stone

    Location: Watchtree Nature Reserve

    Photo of The Watchtree Stone

    Click here to see the Google location of this landmark

    Photo of The Watchtree Stone

    The Watchtree Stone

    Location: Watchtree Nature Reserve

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    Watchtree Jet Engine

    Location: Watchtree Nature Reserve

    Photo of Watchtree Jet Engine

    Click here to see the Google location of this landmark

    Photo of Watchtree Jet Engine

    Watchtree Jet Engine

    Location: Watchtree Nature Reserve

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    St Andrew's Church

    Location: Aikton

    Photo of St Andrew's Church

    Click here to see the Google location of this landmark

    Photo of St Andrew's Church

    St Andrew's Church

    Location: Aikton

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    Holme Cultram Abbey

    Location: Abbeytown

    Photo of Holme Cultram Abbey

    Click here to see the Google location of this landmark

    Photo of Holme Cultram Abbey

    Holme Cultram Abbey

    Location: Abbeytown

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    St Matthew church

    Location: West Newton

    Photo of St Matthew church

    Click here to see the Google location of this landmark

     

    Photo of St Matthew church

    St Matthew church

    Location: West Newton

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    Captain Tom Moore Mural

    Location: Allonby

    Photo of Captain Tom Moore Mural

    Click here to see the Google location of this landmark

     

    Photo of Captain Tom Moore Mural

    Captain Tom Moore Mural

    Location: Allonby

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    Milefortlet 21

    Location: Allonby to maryport cycle path

    Photo of Milefortlet 21

    Click here to see the Google location of this landmark

     

    Photo of Milefortlet 21

    Milefortlet 21

    Location: Allonby to maryport cycle path

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    RAF Hudson Bomber

    Location: Siloth

    Photo of RAF Hudson Bomber

    Click here to see the Google location of this landmark

    Photo of RAF Hudson Bomber

    RAF Hudson Bomber

    Location: Siloth

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    Siloth Green BMX Track

    Location: Siloth

    Photo of Siloth Green BMX Track

    Click here to see the Google location of this landmark

    Photo of Siloth Green BMX Track

    Siloth Green BMX Track

    Location: Siloth

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    Big Fella Sculpture

    Location: Siloth

    Photo of Big Fella Sculpture

    Click here to see the Google location of this landmark

    Photo of Big Fella Sculpture

    Big Fella Sculpture

    Location: Siloth

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    Eastcote Lighthouse

    Location: Siloth

    Photo of Eastcote Lighthouse

    Click here to see the Google location of this landmark

    Photo of Eastcote Lighthouse

    Eastcote Lighthouse

    Location: Siloth

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    St John the Evangelist's Church,

    Location: Newton Arlosh

    Photo of St John the Evangelist's Church,

    Click here to see the Google location of this landmark

    Photo of St John the Evangelist's Church,

    St John the Evangelist's Church,

    Location: Newton Arlosh

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    Viaduct Bench

    Location: Anthorn

    Photo of Viaduct Bench

    Click here to see the Google location of this landmark

    Photo of Viaduct Bench

    Viaduct Bench

    Location: Anthorn

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    Signpost to Rome,

    Location: Bowness-On-Solway

    Photo of Signpost to Rome,

    Click here to see the Google location of this landmark

    Photo of Signpost to Rome,

    Signpost to Rome,

    Location: Bowness-On-Solway

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    Drumburgh Castle

    Location: Drumburgh

    Photo of Drumburgh Castle

    Click here to see the Google location of this landmark

    Photo of Drumburgh Castle

    Drumburgh Castle

    Location: Drumburgh

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    Gt Orton Beacon

    Location: Great Orton

    Photo of Gt Orton Beacon

    Click here to see the Google location of this landmark

    Photo of Gt Orton Beacon

    Gt Orton Beacon

    Location: Great Orton

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    A Fishy Tale

    Location: Maryport

    Photo of A Fishy Tale

    Click here to see the Google location of this landmark

    Photo of A Fishy Tale

    A Fishy Tale

    Location: Maryport

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    Suggested Routes

    The Big yin

    The Big yin

    Click here for the Big Yin Google Maps Route

    If you are cycling this route you will collect 15 landmarks in total!

    Suitable for all ages

    The Larl Yin

    The Larl Yin

    Click here for the Larl Yin Google Maps Route

    If you are cycling this route you will collect 6 landmarks in total!

    Suitable for all ages

    Aquarium to the Seaside

    Aquarium to the Seaside

    Click here for the Aquarium to the Seaside Google Maps Route

    If you are cycling this route you will collect 2 landmarks in total!

    Suitable for all ages

    Watchtree Loop

    Watchtree Loop

    Click here for the Watchtree Loop Google Maps Route

    If you are cycling this route you will collect 3 landmarks in total!

    Suitable for all ages

    Wedholme Flow Loop

    Wedholme Flow Loop

    Click here for the Wedholme Flow Loop Google Maps Route

    If you are cycling this route you will collect 2 landmarks in total!

     

    Suitable for all ages

    Round the Island

    Round the Island

    Click here for the Round the Island Google Maps Route

    If you are cycling this route you will collect 2 landmarks in total!

    Suitable for all ages

    Abbeytown Seaside Loop

    Abbeytown Seaside Loop

    Click here for the Abbeytown Seaside Loop Google Maps Route

    If you are cycling this route you will collect 5 landmarks in total!

    Suitable for all ages

    Wampool Wander

    Wampool Wander

    Click here for the Wampool Wander Google Maps Route

    If you are cycling this route you will collect 2 landmarks in total!

    Suitable for all ages

    Bowness Common

    Bowness Common

    Click here for the Bowness Common Google Maps Route

    If you are cycling this route you will collect 2 landmarks in total!

    Suitable for all ages

    Glasson Moss

    Glasson Moss

    Click here for the Glasson Moss Google Maps Route

    If you are cycling this route you will collect 1 landmark in total!

    Suitable for all ages

    Silloth Promenade to Eastcote Lighthouse,

    Silloth Promenade to Eastcote Lighthouse,

    Click here for the Silloth Promenade Google Maps Route

    If you are cycling this route you will collect 4 landmarks in total!

    Suitable for all ages

    Food Vendors

    Below is a full list of our approved food vendors for the Solway Cycle Challenge.

    Pre- Booking is essential to avoid disappointment in cafes, pubs and restaurants.
    You must show your tickets to obtain your deal or discount. Failure to show your ticket will result in the businesses refusal of deals and discounts.

    Please respect the Covid -19 policies and procedures each food vendor has in place.

    We would like to thank all of our food vendors for their support during this event!

    LocationCompanyAddressPost CodeTel No.Email AddressOpening TimesDiscount Offering
    AbbeytownThe Wheatsheaf InnAbbey RoadCA7 4RQ01697361074
    07399429052
    wheatsheaf@harrisons-group.comWednesday - Sunday
    Lunch: 12:00-2:30pm
    Evening: 5pm-12am
    10% discount on all food and drinks
    Allonby Jack’s Surf BarCA15 6PE07399429052pmblake@sky.comTuesday - Sunday
    Lunch: 11am-3pm
    Evening: 4pm-close
    10% discount on all food and drinks
    Allonby Tearooms & Gift ShopThe SquareCA15 6QA01900881309holyoakejbox@aol.comWednesday-Sunday: 10am-4pm10% discount on all food and drinks
    Bowness-on-SolwayGarrison BistroBowness House FarmCA7 5AF01697352418Ian.hunter@hunterleisure.co.uk: ian.hunter@huntercontract-ne.co.uk10% discount on all food and drinks
    The Kings Arms InnCA7 5AF01697351426info@kingsarmsbowness.co.ukMonday -Sunday: 12pm-10pm10% discount on all food and drinks
    Pear Tree Tea RoomCA7 5AF07917131740peartreetearoom@btinternet.comThursday: 10:30-2:00pm
    Friday - Sunday: 10:30-3:30pm
    10% discount on all food and drinks
    Burgh by SandsGreyhound InnCA5 6AN01228575168The greyhoundinncarlisle@gmail.com10% discount on all food
    Great Orton R&J Mulholland & SonCA5 6Na 01228710298mulhollandbutchers@btinternet.com10% discount on all snack foods and drinks
    The Wellington InnCA5 6LZ01228710775barrielomas@hotmail.co.UKINWednesday - Sunday: 12pm-12am10% discount on all food and drinks
    KirkbrideInn at the BushStation RoadCA7 5HT01697398001manager@innatthebush.co.uk; colin@yellowasp.co.ukMonday-Thursday: 3pm-10:30pm
    Friday - Sunday: 12pm-12am
    Bottle of water and a chocolate bar to each visiting participant.
    Mawbray Bike & Bite Cafe, Ani-Mel Haven Rescue Sanctuary Bank Mill01900881340
    07957683561
    mel.j.j@hotmail.co.UKINWednesday-Sunday
    11am-3pm
    10% discount on all take-away food and drinks. Cafe
    will open later in the summer.
    The Lowther ArmsGoodyhills Farm, GoodyhillsCA15 6QX01900881441TheLowtherarms.co.uk10% discount on all food and drinks
    Mawbray Cheese CompanyMawbray Cheese Shed, Mawbray village, Maryport, CA15 6QT,07964 515058Thursday 11am to 6pm, Friday 11am to 4pm and Saturday 11am to 2pm10% discount on all food and drinks
    Newton ArloshJoiner’s ArmsCA7 5ET01697352669Wedneday 5:30pm-11pm
    Thursday-Friday
    Lunch: 12pm-2pm
    Evening: 5:30pm -11pm
    Saturday-Sunday: 12pm-11:30pm
    10% discount on all food and drinks
    Port CarlisleThe Hope & AnchorCA7 5BU01697351460
    07588287868
    hopeandanchor@mail.comSunday 10am-10:30pm
    Monday-Thursday 10am-11:45pm
    Friday-Saturday 10am-12am
    10% discount on all food and drinks
    SeavilleCups & SaucersSeaville FarmCA7 4PT01697361256Wednesday - Sunday 10:30am-4:30pm10% discount on all food and drinks
    Silloth
    Paramount AmusementsThe GreenCA7 4DA01697331131Sunday - Saturday 11:30am-5pm10% discount on all food and drinks
    The Ice Cream Factory12 Criffel StreetCA7 4BT01697334287Sales@davisonsicecream10% discount on all food and drinks
    Mrs Wilson’s078866362524acmckay@live.co.ukTuesday-Saturday: 10am-3pm
    Sunday: 11am-3pm
    10% discount on all food and drinks. Will refill water
    bottles and provide toilet facilities irrespective of
    purchase of goods..
    Winters2 Eden StreetCA7 4AD01697331323info@wintersofsilloth.co.ukMonday-Saturday: 5:30am-5:00pm
    Sunday: 6am-4pm
    10% discount on all food and drinks, and matching 10% to Watchtree Wheelers.
    Wiggonby Watchtree Nature ReserveThe Cafe01228973529ryan@watchtree.co.ukMonday-Sunday 9am-4:45pm10% discount on all food and drinks
    The Shed01228973529ryan@watchtree.co.uk10% discount on all food and drinks

    Food Vendor list downloadable

    Pre-Booking is advised to avoid disappointment in cafes, pubs and restaurants

    Click to download

    210505-Watchtree-Cycle-the-Solway-supporting-updated-Sheet-1.pdf

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