Solway Firth

Solway FirthWind turbines on the coast of Solway Firth at Lowca, Cumbria, Eng.

Solway Firth, Inlet of the Irish Sea. On the border between northwestern England and southwestern Scotland, it extends inland for 38 mi (61 km). It is a traditional boundary between the two countries. Hadrian’s Wall terminates on its southern shore.

This article was most recently revised and updated by Amy Tikkanen.
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Article Title: Solway Firth
Website Name: Encyclopaedia Britannica
Publisher: Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published: 05 August 2011
Access Date: February 22, 2025