Gilcrux Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Gilcrux Fishery. A day-ticket fishery for trout, fly or bait. Fish are bred on the site.
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Gilcrux Fishery. A day-ticket fishery for trout, fly or bait. Fish are bred on the site.
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Eweclose Farm. A fantastic view over the Solway Firth not worth taking today but during the summer I intend to return.
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Ellenhall Bridge Carries the Oughterside to Gilcrux road over the River Ellen
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A Green Lane. This narrow lane runs down to Gilcrux. It is little used except for agricultural traffic, but hasn't deteriorated over the last ten years. The verges are havens for wild flowers, especially primroses in early spring.
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Keswick Country House Hotel

Keswick Country House Hotel

3 out of 5
Station Road Keswick On Derwentwater Keswick England
Stay at this hotel in Keswick. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,006 reviews)
Convenient for Keswick town centre, this is a very comfortable traditional hotel, with friendly staff and excellent food.

Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

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Seacote Hotel

Seacote Hotel

3 out of 5
Beach Road St Bees England
The price is ₹7,178 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
₹7,178
per night
22 Mar - 23 Mar
Stay at this beach hotel in St Bees. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (616 reviews)
Ideal location. Lovely views and walks. Amazing shower. very clean room.. Good comfort food with big portions. Staff outstanding , super friendly . Coffee and Tea in room, nice toiletries. Local bus stops right outside, local train service 5 minutes walk. Good beachcafe just outside, Comfortable ...

Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

Seacote Hotel
Lake District Castle Inn hotel & Spa

Lake District Castle Inn hotel & Spa

4 out of 5
Bassenthwaite Keswick England
The price is ₹12,972 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
₹12,972
per night
9 Mar - 10 Mar
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Keswick. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (663 reviews)
Great for families and dogs! A sprawling complex with a well used leisure area. Could be better managed and cleaned, but OK.

Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026

Lake District Castle Inn hotel & Spa
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Stunning 2-bedroomed Cottage

Stunning 2-bedroomed Cottage

3 out of 5
Cockermouth England
Stay at this cottage in Cockermouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Amethyst Health and Beauty and Wordsworth House and Garden ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
This is absolutely beautiful property and surroundings. Thank you1

Reviewed on 19 Jun 2025

Stunning 2-bedroomed Cottage
2 South Street

2 South Street

2 out of 5
2 South Street Fletchertown Wigton England
Stay at this golf cottage in Wigton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Brayton Park Golf Club and Aspatria War Memorial Recreation Ground ...
2 South Street
Brigham Farm Apartments

Brigham Farm Apartments

3 out of 5
Low Brigham Keswick England
Stay at this business-friendly apartment in Keswick. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Keswick Leisure Pool & Fitness Centre and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (4 reviews)
I cant fault location it was brilliant communication with host was great. Garden was perfect for our dog. The problem was i am asthmatic and there was a lot of dust which triggers my asthma. I was quite poorly and am recovering slowly. The apartment was very spacious bit tired in places. Could do ...

Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

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Popular places to visit

Hadrian's Wall Path - West

You can take time to visit Hadrian's Wall Path - West during your travels to Bowness-on-Solway. Visit the shops and lively bars in this walkable area.

Hadrian's Wall Path - West

Silloth on Solway Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Silloth-on-Solway at Silloth on Solway Golf Club.

Silloth on Solway Golf Club

Soldiers in Silloth

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Soldiers in Silloth during your trip to Silloth. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.

Soldiers in Silloth

Silloth Sunday Market

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Silloth Sunday Market during your trip to Holme Low. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.

Silloth Sunday Market

Brayton Park Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Aspatria at Brayton Park Golf Club.

Brayton Park Golf Club

Wigton Library

After visiting Wigton Library, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Wigton. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's countryside.

Wigton Library

Cities near Gilcrux

A static light lighthouse, would make an ideal foreground for Astro or LE startrail shots, taken 7th Aug around 9pm and the sun was setting directly behind it, in line with my position.

Wigton

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