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Marine conservation zones: Cumbria Coast

This inshore marine conservation zone (MCZ) was designated on 21 November 2013. An additional feature was added to this site on 31 May 2019.

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, Joint Nature Conservation Committee and Natural England
• Published: 21 November 2013
• Last updated: 31 May 2019 — See all updates

Applies to England

Documents

Cumbria Coast 2013 designation map

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Cumbria Coast MCZ: factsheet

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Cumbria Coast MCZ: 2019 designation map

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Cumbria Coast MCZ: feature map

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Details

Cumbria Coast MCZ is an inshore site that stretches for approximately 27 km along the coast of Cumbria. It extends from south of Whitehaven, around the cliffs at St Bees Head, to the mouth of the Ravenglass Estuary. The total area of the site is approximately 18 km².

May 2019: One new feature has been added to this site. This is because we have new evidence to support their designation.

Further information

• JNCC interactive map of zones
• Cumbria Coast designation order
• Cumbria Coast designation amended order

Published 21 November 2013
Last updated 31 May 2019 + show all updates

1. 31 May 2019

   Updated as another feature was added to this site on 31 May 2019.

2. 21 November 2013

   First published.