Silecroft Beach

Set on the edge of the Lake District National Park, this gently shelving shingle beach extends in both directions as far as the eye can see.  Low tide reveals a vast expanse of sand, suitable for kiting, horse-riding and other activities.

The beach is quite popular with locals and day-trippers. Sea-anglers can often be seen at the shoreline.

Silecroft beach is dominated by majestic Black Combe Fell, with an elevation of 600 metres.  The distinctive shape of Black Combe is of interest to geologists, as it gives a classic example of the landscape that was once the start of a glacier.

On fine days it might be possible to see the Isle of Man from the coast here.  The west-facing beach gets some spectacular summer sunsets.

Alongside the beach is an area which has been designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest.  Natterjack toads spawn in the area in springtime.  Local and migratory birds , including swallows, oystercatchers and gannets can be spotted in the skies.