Area Info for Silloth-on-solway (Cumbria)

Overview of Silloth-on-Solway

Silloth-on-Solway is a seaside town located in Cumbria, in the north-west of England. It is situated on the coast of the Solway Firth, offering scenic views of the estuary and the surrounding countryside. The town is known for its Victorian heritage, with many historic buildings and a traditional promenade that attracts visitors seeking a seaside experience.

History

Silloth was developed as a seaside resort in the late 19th century, primarily to serve visitors arriving by the railway. The town's growth was facilitated by the expansion of the North British Railway, which connected it to other parts of the UK. Its Victorian architecture and layout reflect its origins as a popular holiday destination during that period.

Geography and Environment

The town is characterised by its flat, coastal landscape and proximity to the Solway Firth, an important habitat for various bird species and marine life. The area offers opportunities for birdwatching, walking, and enjoying the natural scenery. The climate is maritime, with mild summers and cool winters.

Economy and Tourism

Tourism remains a significant part of Silloth's economy, with visitors attracted to its beaches, golf courses, and historic promenade. The town also hosts events and festivals that celebrate its maritime heritage. Local businesses include cafes, shops, and accommodation providers catering to tourists.

Transport

Silloth is accessible via road and rail, with the nearest railway station providing connections to larger cities. The town's location makes it a popular day-trip destination for those exploring the Lake District and surrounding areas.

Community and Culture

The community in Silloth is active, with local clubs, societies, and events that promote community spirit. The town maintains its maritime traditions and celebrates its history through various local initiatives and heritage projects.
Education
School
Solway Community Technology College1.00 miles
Liddell Street, Silloth, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 4DD
Silloth Primary School1.02 miles
Liddel Street, Silloth, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 4DR
Holme St Cuthbert School3.41 miles
Mawbray, Maryport, Cumbria, CA15 6QZ
Holm Cultram Abbey CofE School4.38 miles
Abbey Town, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 4RU
St Matthew's CofE School5.61 miles
Westnewton, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 3NT
Allonby Primary School5.84 miles
Moss Lane, Allonby, Maryport, Cumbria, CA15 6QG
Beacon Hill Community School7.13 miles
Market Square, Aspatria, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 3EZ
Aspatria Richmond Hill School7.13 miles
Aspatria, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 3BQ
Oughterside Primary School7.64 miles
Aspatria, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 2PY
Kirkbride Primary School8.16 miles
Kirkbride, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 5JR
Blennerhasset School8.33 miles
Blennerhasset, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 3RL
Plumbland CofE School8.84 miles
Parsonby, Aspatria, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 2DQ
Crosscanonby St John's CofE School9.20 miles
Garborough Close, Crosby, Maryport, Cumbria, CA15 6RX
St Michael's CofE Primary School9.56 miles
Bothel, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 2HN
Bowness-on-Solway Primary School9.73 miles
Bowness-on-Solway, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 5AF
Boltons CofE School9.83 miles
Bolton Low Houses, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 8PA
Health
Clinic
Brookside Community Mental Health Centre9.89 miles
Birdcage Walk,, Wigton, CA7 9HB
Cockermouth Hospital & Health Centre13.44 miles
Isel Road, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 9HT
Derwent House13.45 miles
Wakefield Road, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 0HZ
Lakeland Dialysis Ltd HQ14.11 miles
Unit 7E, Lakeland Business Park, Lamplugh Road, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 0QT
Cumbria Medical Services (Cockermouth)14.11 miles
1A, Lakeland Business Park, Lamplugh Road, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 0QT
Cumbria Medical Services Limited14.13 miles
1A, Lakeland Business Park, Lamplugh Rd, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 0QT
Oxford Street (Mental Health Clinics)16.11 miles
20 Oxford Street,, Workington, CA14 2AJ
Spire Workington Clinic16.14 miles
Park Lane, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 2RN
Assertive Outreach Workington16.17 miles
76 John Street,, Workington, CA14 3BT
Park Lane (Mental Health Clinics)16.20 miles
Community Mental Health Centre, Park Lane, Workington, CA14 2RR
The Elms16.47 miles
Infirmary Road, Workington, CA14 2UG
Thirlmere Suite16.88 miles
Thirlmere Building, 50 Lakes Road, Derwent Howe Industrial Estate, Workington, CA14 3YP
Workington Older Peoples Service Cmht17.44 miles
Lillyhall Business Ctr Unit 20-22, Jubilee Road, Workington, CA14 4HA
Reiver House17.81 miles
Newtown Road, Carlisle, CA2 7HY
Cumberland Infirmary17.81 miles
Newtown Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 7HY
Reiver House17.81 miles
Cumberland Infirmary, Newtown Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 7HY
GP
Silloth Group Medical Practice0.72 miles
Lawn Terrace, Silloth, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 4AH
Aspatria Medical Group7.18 miles
West Street Health Centre, West Street, Aspatria, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 3HH
The Croft Surgery8.21 miles
Kirkbride, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 5JH
Wigton Group Medical Practice9.94 miles
South End, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 9QD
Maryport Group practice11.26 miles
Alneburgh House, Ewanrigg Road, Maryport, Cumbria, CA15 8EL
Castlegate Surgery13.44 miles
Cockermouth Health Centre, Isel Road, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 9HT
Derwent Surgery13.44 miles
Cockermouth Community Hospital and Health Centre, Isel Road, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 9HT
Caldbeck Surgery15.82 miles
Friar Row, Caldbeck, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 8DS
Orchard House Surgery16.00 miles
Ann Burrow Thomas Health Centre, South William Street, Workington, CA14 2EW
James Street Group Practice16.05 miles
James Street, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 2DL
Oxford Street Surgery16.11 miles
20 Oxford Street, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 2AJ
Beechwood Group Practice16.12 miles
57 John Street, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 3FT
Solway Health Services16.19 miles
Park Lane, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 2RW
Dalston Medical Group16.50 miles
Townhead Road, Dalston, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA5 7PZ
Dr Frost17.41 miles
Morton Surgery, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 6DT
Dr Swain17.41 miles
Morton Surgery, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 6DT
Hospital
Wigton Community Hospital9.29 miles
Cross Lane, Wigton, CA7 9DD
Victoria Cottage Hospital11.23 miles
Ewanrigg Road, Maryport, CA15 8EJ
Cockermouth Community Hospital13.44 miles
Isel Road, Cockermouth, CA13 9HT
Workington Community Hospital16.19 miles
Park Lane, Workington, CA14 2RW
Cumberland Infirmary17.81 miles
Newtown Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 7HY
West Cumberland Hospital23.70 miles
Homewood, Hensingham, Whitehaven, CA28 8JG
Brampton War Memorial Hospital27.24 miles
Tree Road, Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 1TX
Millom Hospital45.31 miles
Lapstone Road, Millom, LA18 4BY
Furness General Hospital50.57 miles
Dalton Lane, Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 4LF
Pharmacy
The Co-Operative Pharmacy0.69 miles
1-3 Station Road, Silloth, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA7 4AE
Boots7.18 miles
West Street Health Centre, West Street, Aspatria, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 3HH
The Co-Operative Pharmacy9.79 miles
14 King Street, Wigton, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA7 9DT
The Co-Operative Pharmacy10.09 miles
Wigton Medical Centre, Southend, Wigton, CA7 9QR
H S Dobie Chemists Ltd10.80 miles
29 Curzon Street, Maryport, Cumbria, CA15 6LN
Norman Af10.82 miles
55 Senhouse Street, Maryport, Cumbria, CA15 6BL
Alneburgh Pharmacy Ltd11.26 miles
Alneburgh House, Ewanrigg Road, Maryport, Cumbria, CA15 8EL
Castlegate Pharmacy13.44 miles
Cockermouth Community Hospital and Health Centre, Isel Road, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 9HT
Boots13.61 miles
56-58 Main Street, Cockermouth, CA13 9LU
J W W Allison and Sons Ltd13.63 miles
31 Main Street, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 9LE
Seaton Pharmacy14.56 miles
91 Main Road, Seaton, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 1JE
Asda Pharmacy15.32 miles
Dunmail Park Shopping Ctr, Maryport Road, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 1NQ
Boots16.04 miles
27-31 Murray Road, Workington, CA14 2AB
W Gourlay16.13 miles
25-27 Oxford Street, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 2AL
Whelan Fc Chemist Ltd16.17 miles
70-74 John Street, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 3BT
Tuschem Ltd16.19 miles
Workington Community Hosp, Park Lane, Workington, CA14 2RW
Leisure
Park
THORNHILL MOSS & MEADOWS5.03 miles
SOUTH SOLWAY MOSSES7.11 miles
PHOENIX9.76 miles
DRUMBURGH MOSS10.08 miles
SOLWAY COAST10.32 miles
FINGLANDRIGG WOODS11.03 miles
SIDDICK POND15.35 miles
WORKINGTON HALL (Grade II Listed)16.08 miles
SANDYBECK MEADOW16.12 miles
BASSENTHWAITE LAKE16.65 miles
MOORCLOSE COMMUNITY GREEN17.01 miles
MOSSBAY17.54 miles
HARRINGTON RESERVOIR17.72 miles
DALSTON ROAD CEMETERY (Grade II Listed)17.82 miles
KINGMOOR SIDINGS17.83 miles
KINGMOOR SOUTH18.00 miles
Shop
Groceries
SPAR Silloth0.77 miles
Spar Store, Solway Street, Cumbria, CA7 4AR
Co-op Wigton0.89 miles
Silloth, CA7 4BY
Harrisons Stores4.47 miles
1 Main Street, Abbeytown Carlisle CA7 4RR
Co-op Wigton7.19 miles
Aspatria, CA7 3AA
SPAR Aspatira7.23 miles
16 - 16a, Queen Street, Cumbria, CA7 3AR
Nisa J & J Wilson7.95 miles
Southerness Holiday Village, Southerness By Dumfries, Dumfries, Dumfries & Galloway, DG2 8AZ
Co-op Wigton9.78 miles
Station Road, Wigton, CA7 9AF
SPAR King Street9.82 miles
40, King Street, Cumbria, CA7 9EJ
SPAR South End Road9.88 miles
South End Filing Station, South End Road, Cumbria, CA7 9PZ
Lidl Wigton9.91 miles
King Street, Wigton, CA7 9HG
Farmfoods Annan10.42 miles
122/126 High Street, Annan, DG12 6DP
ALDI Butts Street10.46 miles
Annan, DG12 5AL
Dearham Village Store10.51 miles
Central Road Dearham Cumbria CA15 7HG
Tesco Annan (Superstore)10.52 miles
Scotts St, Annan, Dumfries And Galloway, DG12 6JH
SPAR Annan10.56 miles
53, Butts Street, DG12 5BD
Maryport News10.82 miles
105 Senhouse Street, Maryport Cumbria CA15 6BU
Transport
Bus Stop
Convalescent Home (N)0.37 miles
The Crofts (NW)0.42 miles
The Crofts (SE)0.44 miles
The Cumberland Inn (S)0.45 miles
The Cumberland Inn (N)0.46 miles
Village Centre (S)0.50 miles
Moordale Caravan Park (SW)0.60 miles
Silloth Surgery (W)0.72 miles
Solway Street (W)0.73 miles
Eden Street (E)0.73 miles
Solway Street (SE)0.74 miles
The Green (N)0.80 miles
Christ Church (S)0.82 miles
Fire Station (E)0.96 miles
Industrial Estate (S)1.25 miles
Airfield (SE)1.38 miles
Ferry Port
Nichol End (Derwentwater) Ferry Landing20.71 miles
Keswick Ferry Landing21.02 miles
Hawes End Derwentwater Ferry Landing21.48 miles
Low Brandelhow Derwentwater Ferry Landing21.85 miles
High Brandelhow Ferry Landing22.36 miles
Ashness Gate Derwentwater Ferry Landing22.47 miles
Lodore Falls Derwentwater Ferry Landing23.00 miles
Glenridding Ullswater Ferry Landing28.41 miles
Pooley Bridge Ullswater Ferry Landing28.60 miles
Howtown Ullswater Ferry Landing29.25 miles
Ambleside Waterhead Ferry Landing35.07 miles
Monk Coniston Ferry Landing36.43 miles
Brockhole Ferry Landing36.51 miles
Waterhead Hotel (Coniston) Ferry Landing36.62 miles
Coniston Ferry Landing36.77 miles
Brantwood (Coniston) Ferry Landing37.53 miles
Railway Station
Aspatria Rail Station7.47 miles
Wigton Rail Station9.58 miles
Annan Rail Station10.13 miles
Maryport Rail Station10.94 miles
Flimby Rail Station12.72 miles
Workington Rail Station16.14 miles
Dalston (Cumbria) Rail Station16.34 miles
Gretna Green Rail Station16.46 miles
Dumfries Rail Station16.80 miles
Lockerbie Rail Station18.27 miles
Harrington Rail Station18.27 miles
Carlisle Rail Station18.64 miles
Parton Rail Station21.28 miles
Whitehaven Rail Station22.49 miles
Wetheral Rail Station22.62 miles
Corkickle Rail Station23.17 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (CA7 4JH)
Number of Properties in Catchment7
Very Low Risk (<0.1% chance of flooding)0
Low Risk (0.1% < 1% chance of flooding)0
Medium Risk (1% < 3.3% chance of flooding)0
High Risk (>3.3%)1
Property Sales
5, PROSPECT PLACE
SILLOTH
WIGTON
CUMBERLAND
CA7 4HQ		£123,000
2025-04-17
terraced
freehold
11, LAWN TERRACE
SILLOTH
WIGTON
CUMBERLAND
CA7 4AW		£210,000
2025-03-20
terraced
freehold
Sold 2018-08-20   £171,000
Sold 2014-09-26   £172,000
1, BLACKTHORNS
BLITTERLEES
WIGTON
CUMBERLAND
CA7 4JP		£585,000
2025-02-07
detached
freehold
Sold 2020-02-05   £350,000
19A, LAWN TERRACE
SILLOTH
WIGTON
CUMBERLAND
CA7 4AW		£247,500
2024-11-13
terraced
freehold
Sold 2018-08-21   £180,000
Sold 2017-10-13   £192,500
Sold 2014-08-21   £113,000
22, LAWN TERRACE
SILLOTH
WIGTON
CUMBERLAND
CA7 4AW		£220,000
2024-10-21
detached
freehold
Sold 2021-01-28   £180,000
Sold 2017-02-01   £145,000
GREEN ACRE
BLITTERLEES
WIGTON
CUMBERLAND
CA7 4JT		£220,000
2024-09-05
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2014-09-12   £142,000
5, LAWN TERRACE
SILLOTH
WIGTON
CUMBERLAND
CA7 4AW		£250,000
2024-06-21
terraced
freehold
Sold 2018-03-13   £169,000
5, GOLF TERRACE
SILLOTH
WIGTON
CUMBERLAND
CA7 4HN		£105,000
2023-10-27
terraced
freehold
Sold 2020-02-26   £84,000
Sold 2018-09-12   £59,000
6, PROSPECT PLACE
SILLOTH
WIGTON
CUMBERLAND
CA7 4HQ		£80,000
2023-08-04
terraced
freehold
12, LAWN TERRACE
SILLOTH
WIGTON
CUMBERLAND
CA7 4AW		£230,000
2023-07-27
terraced
freehold
Sold 2020-10-02   £165,000
9, LAWN TERRACE
SILLOTH
WIGTON
CUMBERLAND
CA7 4AW		£115,000
2022-11-30
terraced
leasehold
3, BLACKTHORNS
BLITTERLEES
WIGTON
CUMBRIA
CA7 4JP		£500,000
2022-10-07
detached
freehold
Sold 2020-10-09   £340,000
Sold 2018-07-11   £230,000
6, LAWN TERRACE
SILLOTH
WIGTON
CUMBRIA
CA7 4AW		£187,500
2022-10-07
terraced
freehold
16, GOLF TERRACE
SILLOTH
WIGTON
CUMBRIA
CA7 4HN		£70,000
2021-10-22
terraced
freehold
13, GOLF TERRACE
SILLOTH
WIGTON
CUMBRIA
CA7 4HN		£95,000
2021-10-15
terraced
freehold
2, GOLF VILLAS
SILLOTH
WIGTON
CUMBRIA
CA7 4HJ		£90,000
2021-08-27
terraced
freehold
14, LAWN TERRACE
SILLOTH
WIGTON
CUMBRIA
CA7 4AW		£180,000
2021-08-13
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2017-01-27   £130,000
23, LAWN TERRACE
SILLOTH
WIGTON
CUMBRIA
CA7 4AW		£145,000
2021-07-02
detached
freehold
4, BLACKTHORNS
BLITTERLEES
WIGTON
CUMBRIA
CA7 4JP		£310,000
2020-12-22
detached
freehold
FOUR WINDS, 2, BLACKTHORNS
BLITTERLEES
WIGTON
CUMBRIA
CA7 4JP		£340,000
2020-03-16
detached
freehold
HARBOUR COTTAGE, LAWN TERRACE
SILLOTH
WIGTON
CUMBRIA
CA7 4AW		£185,000
2019-08-30
detached
freehold
ACREDAYLES
BLITTERLEES
WIGTON
CUMBRIA
CA7 4JT		£250,000
2019-05-31
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2016-01-26   £240,000
3, GOLF TERRACE
SILLOTH
WIGTON
CUMBRIA
CA7 4HN		£80,000
2019-02-01
semidetached
freehold
LEES BANK
BLITTERLEES
WIGTON
CUMBRIA
CA7 4JR		£190,000
2018-10-12
detached
freehold
6A, PROSPECT PLACE
SILLOTH
WIGTON
CUMBRIA
CA7 4HQ		£41,000
2018-09-19
terraced
freehold
4, GOLF TERRACE
SILLOTH
WIGTON
CUMBRIA
CA7 4HN		£90,000
2018-09-14
terraced
freehold
Sold 2017-11-17   £38,000
BLOOMINGHEATHER (THE BUNGALOW)
BLITTERLEES
WIGTON
CUMBRIA
CA7 4JT		£30,000
2018-03-21
otherPropertyType
freehold
8, LAWN TERRACE
SILLOTH
WIGTON
CUMBRIA
CA7 4AW		£67,500
2017-09-30
terraced
freehold
STONE LODGE
BLITTERLEES
WIGTON
CUMBRIA
CA7 4JT		£325,000
2017-06-13
otherPropertyType
freehold
PROSPECT HOUSE, PROSPECT PLACE
SILLOTH
WIGTON
CUMBRIA
CA7 4HQ		£145,000
2017-04-13
terraced
freehold
12, GOLF TERRACE
SILLOTH
WIGTON
CUMBRIA
CA7 4HN		£79,950
2015-04-09
terraced
freehold
6, GOLF TERRACE
SILLOTH
WIGTON
CUMBRIA
CA7 4HN		£60,000
2014-12-17
terraced
freehold
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