Local Activities
In and around the Solway Cost area we have a number activities that we recommend and are happy to make the arrangements for you.
To discuss booking an activity please email info@thewallsend.co.uk
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Go Tandem on a Gyroplane Flight from Kirkbride
Try your hand at flying the fabulous MT03, if you can drive a car then you can fly one of these. I will talk you through the controls and how they work before taking you up and after a brief demo you will be on the controls in the local area. *Special rate – Flight time 1hour £130 (normal price £145)
Chris Jones, Gyroplanes, Station Hill, Charlesville, Wigton, Cumbria CA79BW
Tel. 07796955805 | Email. chrisjonesgyro21@talktalk.net
Border City Cycle Hire
The City of Carlisle is unique. Situated on the route of Hadrian’s Wall, its relative level of topography and myriad of cycling pathways offer the cycling tourist a rare opportunity to discover a wealth of history and natural beauty, often missed when travelling by car and too far to reach by walking.
Email. info@bordercitycyclehire.com or call 01228808253
Hire a Private Swimming Pool at Foxes Pool
Gordon House, Mossends, Kirkbride, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 5LF | Tel. 016973 51363.
Opening Hours: Mon – Sun: 8:00 am – 10:00 pm. Must Call for availability.
Foxes Pool is a private hire swimming pool which is available for 1 hour slots, min of 2 ddults 18+
Pleasure Flight over Hadrian’s Wall
The Lake District, Hadrian’s Wall, Alnwick Castle, all visible on one of our sightseeing flights from our home base at Carlisle Airport.
Choose from 9 scenic flights ranging from 20-minute trip over and around Carlisle, or one of our longer trips along Hadrian’s Wall, down the Cumbrian Coast, over the border to Langholm in the borders, or over the beautiful scenery of the Lake District.
Treat yourself or buy a Gift Voucher as part of a special celebration. Gift Vouchers are a great way to say thank you to someone or as a reward for an employee. There are many reasons to give a gift of a trip over this beautiful part of Scotland. With the flexible booking options available it is an event that they can plan and look forward to.
Book ahead, call us on the day, or if you are passing – come in and see us. You could be in the air within minutes. From £64 this is a trip that you, your friends, and family, will remember for all the right reason.
Hangar 30, Carlisle Airport, Carlisle, Cumbria CA6 4NW
Email. tours@borderair.co.uk | Tel. 01228 573490
Meet the Alpacas
They are very special if a little peculiar! Come and take an alpaca for a walk, feel the softness of the fleece, and find out all about them. Please phone ahead and arrange your visit. The Alpacas have a busy life birthing, showing, shearing, and are not always available to meet you!
The perfect treat for an Alpaca lover or a potential alpaca lover! visits vary depending on what you want, the time of year and whether the Alpacas are at their summer or winter residences. On a typical visit you will be introduced to all the herd and the soap opera style tales within it. Everyone will be given the chance to walk an alpaca Take some photos with them. We will tell you all you want to know about these wonderful animals and how the fleeces are processed. Typically visits last 45 minutes.
Arrange a visit Tel. 07762286050
Silloth Golf Club
Just a short distance away, Silloth Golf Club is a standout attraction, featuring a world-class links course, fast-running fairways, challenging coastal winds, and panoramic views across the Solway Firth. A friendly clubhouse and visitor-friendly facilities complete the experience.