Skinburness Cumbria Map

About Skinburness

Skinburness, a coastal village in Cumbria, offers a quiet charm against the broad expanse of the Solway Firth. It lies 2.4 km north-north-east of Silloth (from Silloth: bearing 30°T, OS grid NY 122 556). The village's low-lying position affords wide, sweeping views of the water, especially under a sky that can shift from brilliant blue to a brooding grey with remarkable speed, the light catching the distant hills of Scotland. Its sands, often left bare by the retreating tide, stretch out like a vast, unwritten page, bearing the faint traces of seabirds and the occasional weathered piece of driftwood. The air here carries the clean, sharp tang of salt, a constant reminder of the sea's proximity and its enduring influence on the lives of those who call Skinburness home.

About This Skinburness Map Page

Explore Skinburness, Cumbria, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 54.887595, -3.370070. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.