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Silloth Beach is a large flat expanse of sand with some patches of pebbles, backed by dunes to the south and shingle beaches with groynes and concrete sea defences adjacent to the town. The beach is part of a larger area that includes the town's docks, which date back over 150 years. The docks area features extensive sandy beaches, while the town itself has shingle beaches along its seafront.
The town of Silloth was once a popular Victorian seaside resort and still retains many attractive buildings. Visitors can explore the town's man-made harbour, The Green, a large area of greenery that hosts various events throughout the year. The promenade stretches out towards Skinburness, offering fine views across the Solway Firth towards the hills of Southern Scotland.
The beach and surrounding areas are teeming with interesting animal and plant life. Porpoises can sometimes be spotted off the promenade, and in winter, a variety of migrant birds visit the nearby salt-marshes. Watersports enthusiasts can enjoy boat races, jet-ski racing, and sea canoeing, while sea fishing is also available. The town is also a great base for walkers and cyclists, with the Cumbria Coastal Way and Cumbria Cycle Way passing through.
Silloth has a range of facilities for holidaymakers, including B&Bs, hotels, and holiday parks. The town's seafront features a wide promenade lined with trees and steps leading down to the shingle beach. To the south of the town, just past the docks, lies a vast stretch of sandy beach backed by dunes.
Sand Shingle
| Tonight |  |
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| Chance of rain | 64% |
| Min temperature | 16°C |
| feels like | 17°C |
| Wind 24mph |  |
| Tomorrow |
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| Chance of rain | 31% |
| Max temperature | 17°C |
| feels like | 18°C |
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The tide at Silloth Beach is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 11:36 PM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 5:25 AM tomorrow.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Campsite
Food available
Toilets
Shops
Litter bins
Parking is adjacent to the beach.
Dogs are allowed.
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Water quality not measured here
just over a mile northeast as the seagull flies, just over a mile by road.
around 6 miles south as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
around 8 miles west as the seagull flies, around 72 miles by road.
around 8 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 46 miles by road.
around 8 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road.
around 9 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 42 miles by road.
around 12 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 14 miles by road.
around 13 miles west as the seagull flies, around 75 miles by road.
around 15 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 17 miles by road.
around 16 miles west as the seagull flies, around 78 miles by road.
around 16 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 20 miles by road.
around 22 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 29 miles by road.
around 23 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 30 miles by road.
around 27 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 36 miles by road.
around 28 miles west as the seagull flies, around 88 miles by road.
around 29 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 40 miles by road.
around 29 miles west as the seagull flies, around 92 miles by road.
around 30 miles south as the seagull flies, around 40 miles by road.
Location: Silloth
Location type: Rural
OS Grid: NY102531
Coordinates: 54°51'53"N 3°24'2"W
Mapcode: GBR 4DP5.LX
What 3 Words: gangs.lunge.mural
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: Allerdale
Parish: Silloth-on-Solway
Nearest postcode: CA7 4JH
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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