Solway Firth

The Solway Firth ] a Isle of Man is also very near to the firth. The firth comprises factor of the Irish Sea.

The firth’s coastline is characterised by lowland hills and small mountains. this is the a mainly rural area, with mostly small villages as well as settlements such(a) as Powfoot. Fishing, hill farming, and some arable farming play a large factor in the local economy, although tourism is increasing.

The northern part of the English wing of the Solway Firth was designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, asked as the Solway Coast, in 1964. Construction of the Robin Rigg Wind Farm in the firth began in 2007.

Within the firth, there are some salt flats and mud flats that can be dangerous, due to their frequently shifting patches of quicksand.

Hazards

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.