Silecroft

Settlement in Cumberland Copeland

England

Silecroft

The path to Fell Brow A pleasant track with a wonderful view of the south-west Cumbrian coastline.

This photograph was taken during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic of 2020/21. — The path to Fell Brow Credit: James T M Towill

Silecroft is a small village located on the western coast of Cumberland, England. With a population of around 400 residents, it is situated in the historic county of Cumberland, which is now part of the modern county of Cumbria. The village lies within the Borough of Copeland and is positioned between the towns of Millom and Bootle.

Silecroft is known for its beautiful beach, which stretches for over a mile along the coast of the Irish Sea. The sandy beach offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside and is popular with both locals and visitors alike. It is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest due to its unique sand dune system, which provides a habitat for a variety of plant and animal species.

The village itself consists of a small cluster of houses, a pub, a church, and a primary school. The Silecroft Golf Club is also located nearby, offering a picturesque 9-hole golf course with panoramic views of the sea and the Lake District fells.

Silecroft is surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty, with the Lake District National Park just a few miles to the east. This makes it an ideal base for exploring the stunning landscapes, mountains, and lakes that the area is renowned for.

Overall, Silecroft is a charming coastal village that offers a peaceful and idyllic setting, making it an appealing destination for those seeking tranquility and natural beauty in the heart of Cumberland.

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Silecroft Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.224443/-3.333961 or Grid Reference SD1381. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The path to Fell Brow A pleasant track with a wonderful view of the south-west Cumbrian coastline.

This photograph was taken during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic of 2020/21.

The path to Fell Brow

A pleasant track with a wonderful view of the south-west Cumbrian coastline. This photograph was taken during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic of 2020/21.

James T M Towill

In Moor Gill A view back down to the fertile coastal farmland of this corner of Cumbria from the path leading to Black Combe.

This photograph was taken during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic of 2020/21.

In Moor Gill

A view back down to the fertile coastal farmland of this corner of Cumbria from the path leading to Black Combe. This photograph was taken during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic of 2020/21.

James T M Towill

Bracken-lined Black Combe path In Moor Gill on the approach to Townend Knotts, time to look back and savour the view. Walney Island can be noted in the centre distance of this shot.

This photograph was taken during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic of 2020/21.

Bracken-lined Black Combe path

In Moor Gill on the approach to Townend Knotts, time to look back and savour the view. Walney Island can be noted in the centre distance of this shot. This photograph was taken during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic of 2020/21.

James T M Towill

Kirksanton level crossing

Kirksanton level crossing

A5093 north of Hellpool Bridge

A5093 north of Hellpool Bridge

A5093 passing under power lines near Silecroft

A5093 passing under power lines near Silecroft

A595 at Wood House Farm

A595 at Wood House Farm

The track to Giant's Grave Giant&#039;s Grave is two large standing stones

The track to Giant's Grave

Giant's Grave is two large standing stones

Kevin Waterhouse

Giant's Grave With the hill Seaness (part of Black Combe) in the distance

Giant's Grave

With the hill Seaness (part of Black Combe) in the distance

Kevin Waterhouse

Haverigg Windfarm.

Haverigg Windfarm.

Andrew Woodhall

St Mary's church at Whicham Starting point for a walk up Black Combe.

St Mary's church at Whicham

Starting point for a walk up Black Combe.

The Moorgill path Start of the climb to Black Combe.

The Moorgill path

Start of the climb to Black Combe.

The path to Black Combe

The path to Black Combe

Old Kirk A low stoney bank is all that is left of the early Medieval church that once stood upon this hillside above the village of Kirksanton.

Old Kirk

A low stoney bank is all that is left of the early Medieval church that once stood upon this hillside above the village of Kirksanton.

Paragliding the cliffs at Silecroft There were some 50 odd paragliders here taking part in the 2016 Lakes Charity Classic paragliding competition.

Paragliding the cliffs at Silecroft

There were some 50 odd paragliders here taking part in the 2016 Lakes Charity Classic paragliding competition.

Graham Richards

Path by Fell Brow

Path by Fell Brow

Track near Kirkbank

Track near Kirkbank

Path up Moorgill

Path up Moorgill

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Silecroft is located at Grid Ref: SD1381 (Lat: 54.224443, Lng: -3.333961)

Administrative County: Cumbria

District: Copeland

Police Authority: Cumbria

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Located within 500m of 54.224443,-3.333961

Silecroft

Naptan AtcoCode: 9100SILCRFT

Network: National Rail

Network Website: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations/sic/

Network Wikidata: Q26334

Operator: Northern Rail

Operator Website: https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/stations/silecroft

Operator Wikidata: Q85789775

Public Transport: station

Railway: station

Ref Crs: SIC

Request Stop: yes

Source: npe

Train: yes

Wikidata: Q2587065

Wikipedia: en:Silecroft railway station

Lat/Long: 54.2260891/-3.3346818

Bus Stop

Hodgsons Green (W bound)

Bench: no

Bin: no

Lit: no

Local Ref: AT

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Naptan CommonName: Hodgsons Green (W bound)

Naptan Indicator: at

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Naptan NaptanCode: cumawgta

Naptan Street: A5093

Naptan Verified: no

Shelter: no

Source: naptan_import

Tactile Paving: no

Lat/Long: 54.2280358/-3.332242

Bus Stop

Hodgsons Green (E bound)

Bench: no

Bin: no

Lit: no

Naptan AtcoCode: 090050291707

Naptan Bearing: E

Naptan CommonName: Hodgsons Green (E bound)

Naptan Indicator: near

Naptan Landmark: junction to Silecroft

Naptan NaptanCode: cumawgtd

Naptan Street: A5093

Naptan Verified: no

Shelter: no

Source: naptan_import

Tactile Paving: no

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Power: tower

Lat/Long: 54.2286822/-3.332937

Noexit: yes

Lat/Long: 54.2253446/-3.3365171

Barrier: lift_gate

Lat/Long: 54.2258346/-3.3343555

Parking

Parking: layby

Lat/Long: 54.2288848/-3.3343367

Barrier: lift_gate

Lat/Long: 54.2259075/-3.3342678

Crossing Barrier: full

Crossing Light: yes

Railway: level_crossing

Lat/Long: 54.2258584/-3.3343268

Crossing Barrier: full

Crossing Light: yes

Railway: level_crossing

Lat/Long: 54.2258786/-3.3343026

Post Box

Post Box Type: wall

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Post Office

Silecroft Post Office

Addr City: Millom

Addr Housename: Silecroft Village Hall

Addr Postcode: LA18 5LP

Addr Street: Main Street

Addr Village: Silecroft

Brand: Post Office

Brand Wikidata: Q1783168

Opening Hours: Tu 09:00-12:00

Ref Pol Id: 97548

Source Addr: pol_branch_list_2018-01

Source Opening Hours: pol_branch_list_2018-01

Website: https://www.postoffice.co.uk/branch-finder/3854701/silecroft

Lat/Long: 54.2269285/-3.3325531

Noexit: yes

Lat/Long: 54.2276259/-3.3309208

Murthwaite Green Trekking Centre

Website: https://www.murthwaitegreen.co.uk/

Lat/Long: 54.2271777/-3.3310112

Bowes House

Location: kiosk

Operator: Electricity North West

Power: substation

Ref: 616270

Substation: minor_distribution

Lat/Long: 54.224771/-3.3358181

Barrier: kissing_gate

Lat/Long: 54.2284691/-3.3328751

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Lat/Long: 54.2278182/-3.3319519

Noexit: yes

Lat/Long: 54.2266807/-3.3362125

Noexit: yes

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Noexit: yes

Lat/Long: 54.2238561/-3.3365805

Noexit: yes

Lat/Long: 54.226574/-3.3365406

Give Way

Direction: backward

Lat/Long: 54.2278952/-3.33151

Noexit: yes

Lat/Long: 54.2275021/-3.3326144

Noexit: yes

Lat/Long: 54.2277671/-3.3326546

Noexit: yes

Lat/Long: 54.227814/-3.3328775

Public Transport: stop_position

Railway: stop

Train: yes

Lat/Long: 54.2262127/-3.3349205

Public Transport: stop_position

Railway: stop

Train: yes

Lat/Long: 54.2260233/-3.3345488

Generator Method: photovoltaic

Generator Output Electricity: yes

Generator Source: solar

Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel

Power: generator

Lat/Long: 54.2239637/-3.3362614

Generator Method: photovoltaic

Generator Output Electricity: yes

Generator Source: solar

Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel

Power: generator

Lat/Long: 54.2255645/-3.3358267

Generator Method: photovoltaic

Generator Output Electricity: yes

Generator Source: solar

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Lat/Long: 54.2256305/-3.3351184

Silecroft

Place: village

Wikidata: Q7514340

Lat/Long: 54.2248741/-3.335417

Playground: swing

Lat/Long: 54.2261621/-3.3361631

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 54.2265105/-3.3290613

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 54.2257443/-3.3303385

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 54.2252024/-3.3312251

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 54.2248671/-3.3318813

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 54.2245411/-3.3325145

Power: pole

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Power: pole

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Power: pole

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Power: pole

Lat/Long: 54.2247015/-3.3305074

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 54.2240166/-3.3295557

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 54.2233111/-3.3285723

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 54.2226117/-3.3275819

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 54.223454/-3.3352236

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 54.2231722/-3.3359379

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 54.2225295/-3.3364234

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 54.2219134/-3.3371095

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 54.2212994/-3.3378061

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 54.2271223/-3.3340626

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 54.2276992/-3.3350372

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 54.2282494/-3.3359801

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