Maryport harbour, the sea brows and the Roman fort
From Maryport's harbour up the Georgian town to the Senhouse Roman Museum, along the sea brows above the Solway and back on the promenade.
- Distance
- 5.7 km
- 3.5 miles
- Ascent
- 47 m
- High point 44 m
- Time
- 1 hour
- Walking time, no stops
- Grade
- Easy
- Circular
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Maryport is a Georgian harbour town with a much older story on the cliff above it. Next to the Senhouse Roman Museum lie the earthworks of a Roman fort that guarded this stretch of the Solway coast, and the museum holds a remarkable collection of altar stones and inscriptions found on the site.
This loop starts by the harbour and the Maritime Museum, climbs the long flight of steps known as the Back Brow to Fleming Square, and walks north along the sea brows past the Roman museum. A path then runs along the grassy cliff top with wide views across the Solway Firth to Scotland, before dropping to the promenade for an easy stroll back into town.
It is short, varied and full of interest, and works well combined with a visit to either museum.
The route
- 1
Harbour to Fleming Square
From the Maritime Museum by the harbour, walk up King Street and turn right at Brow Street to climb the Back Brow steps. At the top, follow the grass path left to Fleming Square and its Georgian houses.
- 2
To the Roman museum
Walk north along the sea brows road. The Senhouse Roman Museum is the last building before open country, with the site of the Roman fort beside it.
- 3
Along the sea brows
Follow the hard-surfaced path north along the top of the brows, with the Solway on your left, and continue on the cliff path towards Maryport Golf Club.
- 4
Down to the promenade
Drop down to the shore path below the golf course and turn back south along the promenade.
- 5
Back into town
Follow the long promenade back towards Maryport. Opposite the play area, turn left past Maryport Millennium Green and walk down King Street to the harbour.
Questions people ask
When is the Senhouse Roman Museum open?
The museum's website says it is open every day from 11am to 5pm, with last entry at 4.30pm. Check before you travel.
Was there a Roman fort at Maryport?
Yes. The fort beside the Senhouse Roman Museum was probably founded in the first century AD and rebuilt under Hadrian, according to the museum.
Where do you park in Maryport for this walk?
There are several car parks around the harbour, close to the Maritime Museum where the walk starts.