Welcome to Silloth

Silloth is a small coastal town located in the county of Cumbria, England. It is situated on the Solway Firth, which is a large estuary that separates England from Scotland. The town is known for its beautiful beaches, stunning sunsets, and peaceful atmosphere. Silloth is a popular destination for tourists who are looking for a quiet and relaxing holiday.

One of the main attractions in Silloth is its beach. The beach is long and sandy, and it is perfect for swimming, sunbathing, and building sandcastles. The beach is also a great place to watch the sunset, which is one of the most beautiful sights in Silloth. There are also plenty of activities to do on the beach, such as kite surfing, windsurfing, and paddleboarding.

Another attraction in Silloth is the Solway Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This area is home to a variety of wildlife, including birds, seals, and otters. The Solway Coast is also a great place for hiking and cycling, with many trails that offer stunning views of the coastline. The area is also home to several historic sites, such as the ruins of a Roman fort and a medieval castle. Overall, Silloth is a beautiful and peaceful town that is perfect for a relaxing holiday.

Local Weather

Sunny

Temp: 2.3°C

Feels Like: 0.7°C

Wind: 3.6 MPH

Wind Dir: WSW

Local Schools

School Details
Solway Community Technology College
Community School
Ages:11-16
Head Teacher
Mrs Tom Hailwood
Liddell Street
Silloth
Wigton
Cumbria
CA7 4DD
01697331234
School Website
Silloth Primary School
Community School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Catherine Bellas
Liddel Street
Silloth
Wigton
Cumbria
CA7 4DR
01697331243
School Website
Holme St Cuthbert School
Community School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Claire Fleming
Mawbray
Maryport
Cumbria
CA15 6QZ
01900881242
School Website
Holm Cultram Abbey C Of E School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Headteacher Andrea Worthington
Abbey Town
Wigton
Cumbria
CA7 4RU
01697361261
School Website
St Matthews C Of E School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Helen Harrison
Westnewton
Wigton
Cumbria
CA7 3NT
01697320545
School Website
Allonby Primary School
Community School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mr David Owen
Moss Lane
Allonby
Maryport
Cumbria
CA15 6QG
01900881324
School Website
Kirkbride Primary School
Community School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Karen Barley
Kirkbride
Wigton
Cumbria
CA7 5JR
01697351483
School Website
Aspatria Richmond Hill School
Community School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Rachel Blair
Aspatria
Wigton
Cumbria
CA7 3BQ
01697320650
School Website
Beacon Hill Community School
Community School
Ages:11-16
Head Teacher
Mr Tom Hailwood
Market Square
Aspatria
Wigton
Cumbria
CA7 3EZ
01697320509
School Website
Oughterside Primary School
Foundation School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Sarah Kirkbride
Aspatria
Wigton
Cumbria
CA7 2PY
01697320579
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Aspatria
Station Road, Aspatria, Cumbria, CA7 2AW
8.04 Miles
Annan
Station Road, Annan, Dumfries And Galloway, DG12 6AS
9.33 Miles
Wigton
Station Road, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 9BA
9.43 Miles
Maryport
Millpot Road, Maryport, Cumbria, CA15 6DA
11.70 Miles
Flimby
Station Road, Flimby, Cumbria, CA15 8QN
13.50 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Able Travel
016973 31508
Burnswark Terrace, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 4EF
0.08 Miles
Silloth Taxis
016973 31508
Burnswark Terrace, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 4EF
0.08 Miles
Carrs Coaches
016973 31276
Control Tower, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 4NS
0.60 Miles
Solway Private Hire
016973 32310
32 Greenrow Meadows, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 4HY
0.61 Miles
Cars
07733 778007
1 S View, Maryport, Cumbria, CA15 6PQ
7.01 Miles
Station House Taxis
016973 43148
Station House, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 9BA
9.39 Miles
Thomason Travel
016973 44116
Station House, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 9BA
9.39 Miles
Tartan Carriages
01461 203562
Linden House, Annan, Dumfries And Galloway, DG12 6BG
9.41 Miles
Auberge Taxis
01461 207676
82 High St, Annan, Dumfries And Galloway, DG12 6DW
9.59 Miles
Donnas Taxis
01461 201111
8 Cumberland Ter, Annan, Dumfries And Galloway, DG12 6DZ
9.60 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Esk Street D
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Silloth Po
Collection Today available until:17:00
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The Boundary D
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Barracks Bridge D
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Greenrow (Sdc)
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Skinburness Drive D
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Blitterlees D
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Causewayhead D
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Skinburness Road D
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Hartlow D
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Skinburness Hydro D
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Beckfoot D
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Seaville D
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Pelutho D
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Highlaws D
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Silloth Group Medical Practice
01697 331309
Lawn Terrace
Silloth On Solway
Wigton
Cumbria
CA7 4AH
The Croft Surgery
01697 351207
The Croft Surgery
Kirkbride
Wigton
Cumbria
CA7 5JH
Aspatria Medical Group
01697 320209
West Street Health Centre
West Street
Aspatria
Cumbria
CA7 3HH
Wigton Hospital - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2
Cross Lane
Wigton
CA7 9DD
Wigton Hospital - Covid Local Vaccination Service
Cross Lane
Wigton
CA7 9DD
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Local Stores

Silloth
Caldew Street
Silloth
Wigton
Cumbria
CA7 4BY
01697 331368
Store Website
0.10 miles
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SPAR Silloth
Solway Street
Silloth
Cumbria
CA7 4AR
01697333195
Store Website
0.1 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Millcroft Veterinary Group Ltd
8A Station Road
Aspatria
Wigton
Cumbria
CA7 2AL
01900 826666
vets@millcroftvets.co.uk
Website
7.98 miles
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Firth Veterinary Centre
3-5 Ednam Street
Annan
Dumfriesshire
DG12 6EF
01461 202420
mail@firthvets.co.uk
Website
9.52 miles
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Ark Veterinary Centre Limited
12 Murray Street
Annan
Dumfriesshire
DG12 6EG
01461 203827
9.60 miles
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Belle Vue Vets Ltd
Syke Park
Syke Road
Wigton
Cumbria
CA7 9NE
01697 342174
info@wigtonvets.co.uk
Website
10.37 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

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Millcroft Veterinary Group Ltd
Unit 1A
38 Curzon Street
Maryport
Cumbria
CA15 6DA
01900 816666
11.70 miles
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Millcroft Veterinary Group Ltd
Wakefield Road
Cockermouth
Cumbria
CA13 0HR
01900 826666
vets@millcroftvets.co.uk
Website
14.18 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Camelids

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Local Dog Walks

Kingmoor Nature Reserves
Kingmoor Sidings Is The Site Of A Once Busy And Grimy Steam Locomotive Depot, Now Echoes To The Sound Of Nature. Although Hidden By The Creeping Blanket Of Vegetation, You Can Still Get A Glimpse Of The Old Turntable And The Floor Of The Old Engine Sheds. Kingmoor Motive Power Depot Once Drew Schoolboys From All Around Carlisle And Beyond, To Marvel At The Spectacle Of Steam.
6 Kingmoor Rd
Carlisle
Lancashire
CA3 9PZ
17.56 miles

Location
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Noble Knott
A Short, Circular Forest Walk With Plenty Of Woodland And Streams To Enjoy.
CA12 5TW
19.24 miles

From Keswick, Take The A66 Toward Cockermouth. Follow Signs For Braithwaite On The B5292/Whinlatter Pass. Head Through Braithwaite And On To Noble Knott Car Park On Your Left (Identified By A Green Signpost On The Road), Just Following A Lay-By To Your Right.
Latrigg
A Circular Walk On One Of The Lowest Fells In The Lake District. This Walk Provides Outstanding Views Over Keswick And The Surrounding Area, Including Derwent Water And Bassenthwaite Lake.
CA12 4PH
20.06 miles

From Keswick, Take The A591 To Carlisle. After The First Roundabout, Take The First Right Turn To Skiddaw. The Car Park Is At The End Of The Narrow Road.
Castlerigg Stone Circle
Castlerigg Stone Circle Stands On A Natural Plateau Providing An Excellent Panoramic View Across The Surrounding Fells. It Is Composed Of 38 Free Standing Stones, With Some Being Up To 3 Metres High. It Is One Of Britain’S Earliest Stone Circles Dating Back Between 4,000 - 5,000 Years.
CA12 5DN
21.27 miles

Keswick Is Located In The North Of The Lake District National Park And Is Well-Signposted.
Buttermere
A Dog Friendly Circular Walk Around Buttermere, In The Lake District. Follow The Perimeter Of The Lake, Passing By Some Woodland And Farmland.
CA13 9XA
23.39 miles

From Keswick, Take The Honister Pass (B5289) Signposted To Buttermere.
Lower Gelt
Beautiful Woods And Great For Dogs (But Maybe Not For The Type Of Dog That Launches Itself Down Sheer Sided River Banks!) Some Pools For Dog Swimming.
A69
Brampton
CA8 1SZ
25.73 miles

Access Via A69, Take The Turning 'Hayton And Town Head - Car Park For The Woods Is About 200 Yards From The Turn
Location
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