View Across the Irish Sea – Silloth Promenade loop from Birkby

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View Across the Irish Sea – Silloth Promenade loop from Birkby

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View Across the Irish Sea – Silloth Promenade loop from Birkby

02:53

49.5km

120m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

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Solway Coast National Landscape

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799 m

Solway Coast Path Along the Irish Sea

Highlight • Beach

5.24 km

View Across the Irish Sea

Highlight • Lake

Allonby Beach is a vast sand and shingle beach on the Solway Firth, known for its panoramic views, shallow tidal pools, and rich birdlife. Located along the B5300, the beach …

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5.33 km

Solway Coast Cycle Path

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The Solway Coast Cycleway winds along the Solway Firth coast between Maryport and Carlisle, and is one of the most accessible and visually appealing sections of Hadrian's Cycleway. The route …

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6.70 km

Colonel Tom Moore Mural

Highlight • Monument

On the facade of Jack's Surf Bar in Allonby is a large-scale mural of Colonel Tom Moore, created in May 2020 by Maryport artist Bethany Gray. The work was created …

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24.9 km

Christ Church

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Christ Church in Silloth is an Anglican church that has been a recognizable landmark in the coastal town on the Solway Firth since its consecration in 1870. The building is …

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25.2 km

The cobbles of Griffel Street

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Once you have passed through the harbour area of Silloth the cobbles begin at the next junction and you are on Griffel Street with Silloth Green on your left.

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25.7 km