Silloth-on-Solway
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Nestling on the shores of the Solway firth, facing the hills of Southern Galloway and backed by the Lake District Fells, Silloth, the popular seaside resort, is noted for its invigorating but mild climate; its leisurely peaceful atmosphere and perhaps, most of all, its glorious sea views and sunsets fine enough to be recorded for posterity by Turner, the famous landscape artist.
Silloth gets its name from the time when Cistercian monks from Holme Cultram Abbey, at nearby Abbeytown, stored their grain in silos known as lathes, because these were beside the sea they were known as sea-lathes and over the years this has changed into Silloth. In those times Silloth was only a hamlet and it was not until a decision was made to build a dock and railway that the town was developed.
Imaginative planning can be seen in Silloth’s wide elegant tree-lined cobbled streets, magnificent promenade with scenic views across the Solway Firth, and spacious seafront Green. Today, The Green is used by many for recreation; there is a paddling pool and sandpit, tennis courts and crazy golf. Discover how the Ice Age formed this unique Are of outstanding Natural Beauty at the Solway Coast Discovery Centre. Let Auld Michael the Monk and Oyk the Oystercatcher guide you through 10,000 years of Solway Coast history and uncover the dark secrets of the Peat Moss and its Inhabitants.
Christ Church, overlooking The Green, is a feature of the townscape and one of several denominational places of worship. The church was built in the 1870’s of granite, imported from Ireland, sandstone and brick and still remains its original design. Silloth also has a busy dock. A small fishing fleet is harboured here and still operates today catching Solway Shrimps, which are transported countrywide.
Silloth’s sandy West Beach is a playground for children, ideal for picnics and fishing and in 2002 was awarded with a Good Beach Award from the Marine Conservation Society, one of only 5 in the North West. Silloth is noted for it excellent natural links Golf Course, one of the most attractive and challenging in the North, which has hosted the Ladies Championships. For those seeking the ultimate in solitude and relaxation, the wildlife of the Solway Marshes is only minutes away. The area around Silloth includes inter-tidal salt marshes and sand dunes, which are designated as Sites of Special Scientific Interest because of their richness in rare plants, birds and other animals.
The Solway Coast has been identified as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty because of its unique coastal landscapes and habitats. The area is part of the Hadrian’s Wall World heritage site because of its Roman military remains, which formed part of the Hadrian’s Wall defence network. The level countryside of the Solway Plain provides interesting walks and easy cycling. Guided Birdwatching Walks and Seashell Safaris take place during the summer months. Silloth is located on the Cumbria Coastal Way and Cumbria Cycle Way. Sea fishing is also a pastime and North west of England competitions are held here. Silloth has an excellent events programme offering fun for all the family. Past events included, a Kite Festival, Carnival, Vintage Rally, Wagon Pull, Beer Festival, Blue Peter Bikeathon and It’s A Knockout.
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