Approximate Location Map
Use two fingers to pan or zoom the map
Use two fingers to pan or zoom the map
Silecroft Beach is characterised by its gently shelving sand and shingle shoreline, which stretches out in both directions as far as the eye can see. The beach is a remote, steeply sloping, pebbly beach that levels out to flat sand closer to the sea. At high tide, the sand is completely covered, but at low tide, a vast expanse of sand is revealed, suitable for various activities such as kiting, horse-riding, and other pursuits.
The beach is dominated by the majestic Black Combe Fell, which stands at an elevation of 600 metres. The distinctive shape of Black Combe is of interest to geologists, as it provides a classic example of the landscape that was once the start of a glacier. On fine days, it may be possible to see the Isle of Man from the coast here. The west-facing beach gets some spectacular summer sunsets. The area alongside the beach has been designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest, and is home to natterjack toads, which spawn in the area in springtime. Local and migratory birds, including swallows, oystercatchers, and gannets, can be spotted in the skies.
The beach is quite popular with locals and day-trippers, and sea-anglers can often be seen at the shoreline. Dogs are allowed on the beach all year round, making it a great destination for dog owners.
Silecroft Beach is adjacent to the Cumbria Coastal Way.
Sand Shingle
| Tonight |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 97% |
| Min temperature | 16°C |
| feels like | 18°C |
| Wind 21mph |  |
| Tomorrow |
 |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 70% |
| Max temperature | 17°C |
| feels like | 18°C |
| Wind 22mph |  |
| Max UV Index |  |
The tide at Silecroft Beach is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 10:50 PM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 4:51 AM tomorrow.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Campsite
Toilets
Parking available next to the beach.
Dogs are allowed.
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Water quality not measured here
around 3 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road or 3 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 4 miles east as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road.
around 6 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 19 miles by road.
around 6 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 23 miles by road.
around 7 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 28 miles by road.
around 7 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 24 miles by road.
around 9 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 26 miles by road.
around 9 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 27 miles by road.
around 10 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 13 miles by road.
around 12 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 27 miles by road.
around 12 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 25 miles by road.
around 12 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 23 miles by road.
around 13 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 19 miles by road.
around 17 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 24 miles by road.
around 18 miles east as the seagull flies, around 31 miles by road.
around 18 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 25 miles by road.
around 21 miles east as the seagull flies, around 41 miles by road.
around 22 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 28 miles by road.
around 22 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 58 miles by road.
around 22 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 58 miles by road.
Location: Silecroft
Location type: Rural
OS Grid: SD120810
Coordinates: 54°13'2"N 3°21'2"W
Mapcode: GBR 5M1N.BZ
What 3 Words: surnames.tasters.globe
Coordinates and location codes are for an approximate mid-point of the beach, and may not reflect the best access point or the most popular part of the beach.
County: Cumbria
Country: England
Local Authority: Copeland
Parish: Whicham
Nearest postcode: LA18 4NY
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
Important! Beach information is compiled from a variety of different sources and is correct to the best of our knowledge at the time of compilation. However, information may be incorrectly supplied by our sources or go out of date after publication. BritishBeaches.uk makes no warranty as to the accuracy of any information on this page.
