Silloth-on-Solway
Cumbria, England
A quiet, little-visited sandy beach on the Solway Firth looking across to the Scottish coast, with wide, flat sand exposed at low tide and views of distant hills.
A quiet, little-visited sandy beach on the Solway Firth looking across to the Scottish coast, with wide, flat sand exposed at low tide and views of distant hills. Its relative remoteness means it rarely gets crowded, giving diggers plenty of undisturbed space.
Best Seasons
Beach Type
Fine to medium grain
Tides
A very large tidal range is typical of the Solway Firth; the tide can also come in unusually fast, so keep a closer eye on the time here than at most other beaches.
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At a Glance
| Nearest town | Silloth |
|---|---|
| Region | Cumbria, England |
| Family rating | |
| Facilities | Parking, Toilets |
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