Villages · North West England
Skinburness
In or near Anthorn.
Skinburness — a village in scotland lowlands.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Sillloth Miniature Railway · 1.3 km
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
Photo gallery
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Upper Solway Flats & Marshes SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Solway Coast
- Ramsar wetland: Upper Solway Flats & Marshes
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Skinburness is a village located in the Scottish Lowlands. This coastal settlement is characterised by its proximity to the Solway Firth. The area features a mix of residential properties and scenic landscapes typical of the region. Visitors can expect a quiet environment with opportunities for coastal walks and local exploration.
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- Coordinates
- 54.8904, -3.3653
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Silloth-on-Solway
- Postcode
- CA7 4QX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Nearest railway station
- Sillloth Miniature Railway — 1.3 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2637712 (CC BY 4.0)
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Hill forts · 0.5 km
Milefortlet 9, Skinburness
Archaeological sites · 0.5 km
East Cote Light
Lighthouses · 1.6 km
Big Fella
Public art & sculpture · 2.1 km
Palisade ditches, part of Roman frontier defences along Cumbrian coast, Roman camp & road and part of Romano-British field system, 250m north of Silloth Farm
Archaeological sites · 2.2 km
Silloth
Museums · 2.6 km
Toy Soldier Museum
Museums · 2.6 km
Causewayhead War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.7 km
Silloth War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.7 km
Tanglewood Caravan park
Caravan parks · 2.9 km
Starry Hill
Mountains & hills · 3.4 km
Stanwix Park holiday Centre
Campsites · 3.5 km
Nearby
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Milefortlet 9
Milefortlet 9 — milefortlet of the Roman Cumbrian Coast defences.
📷 3Archaeological sites · North West England
Milefortlet 9, Skinburness
Milefortlet 9, Skinburness — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Lighthouses · North West England
East Cote Light
East Cote Light — lighthouse in Cumbria, England.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · North West England
Big Fella
Big Fella — a public art in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · North West England
Palisade ditches, part of Roman frontier defences along Cumbrian coast, Roman camp & road and part of Romano-British field system, 250m north of Silloth Farm
Palisade ditches, part of Roman frontier defences along Cumbrian coast, Roman camp & road and part of Romano-British field system, 250m north of Silloth Farm — archaeological site in Silloth-on-Solway, Allerdale, England, UK.
📷 5Museums · North West England
Silloth
Silloth — a museum in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Skinburness
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Tanglewood Caravan park
Tanglewood Caravan park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Campsites · North West England
Stanwix Park holiday Centre
Stanwix Park holiday Centre — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Heather Bank
Heather Bank — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Rowanbank Caravan Park
Rowanbank Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Queensberry Bay Holiday Park
Queensberry Bay Holiday Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Campsites · North West England
The Bush Inn
The Bush Inn — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · North West England
Queensberry Arms Hotel
Queensberry Arms Hotel in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
The Farmers Inn
The Farmers Inn in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
Kings Arms Walter Willsons
Kings Arms Walter Willsons in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
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The Greyhound Inn
The Greyhound Inn in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Skinburness?
- Skinburness is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA7 4QX), in the parish of Silloth-on-Solway.
- What is Skinburness?
- Skinburness — a village in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Skinburness?
- The nearest railway station is Sillloth Miniature Railway, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA7 4QX.
- Is Skinburness a protected site?
- Yes — Skinburness is part of the Upper Solway Flats & Marshes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Solway Coast National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Skinburness?
- The nearest railway station is Sillloth Miniature Railway, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA7 4QX.