Silloth
Built-up area in Cumberland, England
| Coordinates: | 54.868, -3.373 |
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| OS grid ref: | NY 12 53 |
| Population: | 2,906 |
| Dialling code: | 016973 (Wigton) |
Silloth is a small Victorian seaside town on the edge of the historic county of Cumberland in north‑west England, sitting on the broad tidal flats of the Solway Firth. It has a long promenade, sandy foreshore and a distinctive grid layout centred on Silloth Green, making it popular with families, walkers and birdwatchers drawn to the mudflats and salt marshes at low tide.
Originally developed as a mid‑19th century port and railway terminus, the town’s maritime and transport roles have diminished since the rail link closed in the 1960s, but seasonal tourism, caravan parks and community events - notably the long‑running vintage rallies and seaside fêtes on the green - still sustain the local economy. There are also wartime echoes nearby from RAF Silloth, and the town today feels like a quiet, close‑knit coastal community and a gateway for exploring the Solway coast.
Postcode districts covering Silloth
Most populated places nearby
- Carlisle 17.6 miles28.3 km
- Dumfries 16.7 miles26.9 km
- Workington 17.8 miles28.7 km
- Whitehaven 23.9 miles38.5 km
Neighbouring places
- Silloth-on-Solway Parish 0.4 miles0.6 km
- Holme Low Parish 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Skinburness Built-up area 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Holme Abbey Parish 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Holme St. Cuthbert Parish 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Abbeytown Built-up area 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Solway Coast Ward 4.5 miles7.3 km
- Holme East Waver Parish 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Westnewton Parish 5.6 miles9 km
- Dundraw Parish 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Bromfield Parish 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Allonby Built-up area 6.9 miles11.1 km
Example postcodes in Silloth
CA7 4ED, CA7 4QQ, CA7 4NP, CA7 4DJ, CA7 4AD, CA7 4EZ, CA7 4BS, CA7 4AS, CA7 4BX … See all
Transport links
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport 65.2 miles105 km
- Newcastle International Airport 67.7 miles109 km
- Aspatria Railway Station 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Wigton Railway Station 8.7 miles14 km
Hotels near Silloth Ad
- Powfoot Hotel 3 7.7 miles12.5 km
- Wheyrigg Hall Hotel 5.4 miles8.6 km
- Corner House Hotel 3 9.3 miles15 km
- Hope and Anchor Port Carlisle 4 9.2 miles14.8 km
Schools in Silloth
- Silloth Primary School Primary
- Solway Community School Secondary
Local points of interest
- Holm Cultram (Cistercian abbey : Cumberland, England) Historic site 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Powillimount Beach Beach 8.3 miles13.3 km
- Arbigland Estate 8.7 miles13.9 km
- Kinmount House Estate 9.2 miles14.7 km
- Cavens Estate 9.6 miles15.5 km
- Galabank Stadium 9.8 miles15.7 km
- Mount Annan Estate 10 miles16.1 km
- Hoddam Castle Estate 11.6 miles18.7 km
- Southwick House Estate 11.9 miles19.1 km
- Rock Hall Estate 13.3 miles21.4 km
- Douglas Hall Estate 14.3 miles23.1 km
- Birrens Archaeological site 14.8 miles23.8 km