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Silloth

England, United Kingdom · Europe

About Silloth

Silloth sits on the route: 25 minutes from Aspatria, 37km from Buttermere.

Silloth is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 2,906, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Silloth sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Silloth to your route.

About Silloth

Silloth, or Silloth-on-Solway, is a port town and civil parish in the Cumberland district of Cumbria, England. The town stands on the coast of the Solway Firth, 18 miles (29 km) west of Carlisle. It was developed from the 1850s onwards around a new harbour, and also became a small seaside resort. At the 2021 census,

Read more the parish had a population of 2,749.

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Where is Silloth located?

Silloth is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 54.8687 latitude, -3.3845 longitude.

What is the population of Silloth?

Silloth has a population of approximately 2,906 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
2,906
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
54.8687, -3.3845

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in United Kingdom

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
999
Non-emergency police
101
Driving side
left

112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.

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Worth the detour from Silloth

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

ancient ruins

Castlerigg Stone Circle

A 5,000-year-old stone circle set on a fell with a 360-degree mountain panorama, free and roadside near Keswick.

35 km · about 40 min drive

mountain pass

Newlands Pass

A quiet, narrow pass through Newlands Valley with the Moss Force waterfall tumbling beside the road.

35 km · about 40 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Derwentwater

A serene island-studded lake beside Keswick, perfect for a lakeside drive, launch cruise and the Surprise View overlook.

36 km · about 40 min drive

natural wonder

Buttermere

Tranquil lake surrounded by dramatic fells including Haystacks and Fleetwith Pike, offering one of the finest circular walks in the Lake District.

37 km · about 45 min drive

mountain pass

Honister Pass

A steep, single-track pass linking Borrowdale and Buttermere with hairpins, a slate mine and exhilarating gradients.

41 km · about 45 min drive

waterfall

Aira Force

A 65-foot waterfall plunging through a wooded gorge near Ullswater, with stone bridges framing the cascade.

44 km · about 50 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Helvellyn

England's third highest peak at 950m, famous for the knife-edge ridge of Striding Edge and sweeping views across the Lake District.

45 km · about 50 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Ullswater

A graceful Z-shaped lake with steamers, the lakeside road and Glenridding making it the perfect Lakes touring base.

45 km · about 50 min drive

Driving roads near Silloth

  • 35 kmNewlands PassA quiet, narrow pass through Newlands Valley with the Moss Force waterfall tumbling beside the road.
  • 36 kmDerwentwaterA serene island-studded lake beside Keswick, perfect for a lakeside drive, launch cruise and the Surprise View overlook.
  • 41 kmHonister PassA steep, single-track pass linking Borrowdale and Buttermere with hairpins, a slate mine and exhilarating gradients.
  • 45 kmHelvellynEngland's third highest peak at 950m, famous for the knife-edge ridge of Striding Edge and sweeping views across the Lake District.
  • 45 kmUllswaterA graceful Z-shaped lake with steamers, the lakeside road and Glenridding making it the perfect Lakes touring base.
  • 47 kmScafell PikeEngland's highest mountain at 978m, a challenging ascent rewarded with panoramic views stretching to Scotland, Wales and the Isle of Man.

Driving in United Kingdom

Drives on
the left
Petrol
~€1.73/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

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