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 Silecroft is a pleasant coastal village a few miles to the north of Millom. It is overlooked by the impressive 600 metre fell of Black Combe from whose summit it is claimed that on a clear day, Scotland, Wales, the Isle of Man and 14 counties of England can be seen.
Silecroft proudly boasts a clean long sand and pebble beach where children can safely play. Toilet facilities are available, and on summer days there are mobile refreshment vans selling ice-cream etc; The Post-Office/shop, located at the village entrance close to the A595 has a selection of confectionery on offer and the several comfortable pubs provide a high standard of food featured in the pub lunches and evening meals together with the most palatable local brews.
 A visit to the Trekking Centre is recommended, and for golfers, there is a well maintained 9 hole course which may be played as an 18 hole. Walkers are favoured with a wide choice of trails including the not too demanding ascent to the summit of Black Combe.
Accommodation in the village and within a few miles radius is plentiful. Choose from a range of hotels and guest houses. Self-catering holiday homes and Norwegian style lodges on well laid out sites are particularly popular in positions close to the beach.
Silecroft is an ideal location set in tranquil surroundings within easy reach of the mountains, lakes and larger towns of the Lake District and Cumbria.
How to get there:
By rail: From the West Coast Main Line, change at Carlisle if traveling from the north, or change at Preston or Carnforth if you are coming from the south.
By road: Reach us from J36 of the M6 via the A590 to Greenodd; then the A5092 to Broughton-in-Furness; and join the A595 to Silecroft.
Or by the A596/595 if traveling from Carlisle in the north.
Local links:
Murthwaite Green Trekking Centre
Murthwaite Green, Silecroft, Millom, Cumbria LA18 5LP
Phone: +44 (0)1229 770876
Website: http://www.murthwaitegreen.co.uk
Email: cath.wrigley@virgin.net
Murthwaite Green is a family run business, established in 2002 by Cath and Phil Wrigley. We are situated on the edge of the scenic village of Silecroft within the Lake District National Park, and offer horse riding for all ages and abilities. From a gentle walk through the village to an exhilarating gallop along the beach; we are open all year with rides going out most days.
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