Beckfoot Travel Guide

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Solway Firth and Criffel Criffel appears prominently in views from this part of Cumbria and the northern Lake District.
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Solway Firth and Criffel Criffel appears prominently in views from this part of Cumbria and the northern Lake District.
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Track to car park at Beckfoot
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Wet sands of the Solway Firth The land in the background is in Kirkcudbrightshire. The picture was taken at low tide.
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Wolsty Bank These grassy dunes are a nature reserve. A few houses in Beckfoot are visible beyond.
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Days Inn by Wyndham Gretna Green M74

Days Inn by Wyndham Gretna Green M74

3 out of 5
Welcome Break Services Area A7 Gretna Scotland
The price is NZ$79 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
NZ$79
9 Mar - 10 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Gretna. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
All Good

Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

Days Inn by Wyndham Gretna Green M74
Lake District Castle Inn

Lake District Castle Inn

4 out of 5
Bassenthwaite Keswick England
The price is NZ$287 per night from 19 Mar to 20 Mar
NZ$287
19 Mar - 20 Mar
includes taxes & fees
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
Armathwaite Hall Hotel

Armathwaite Hall Hotel

4 out of 5
Bassenthwaite Lake Keswick England
The price is NZ$524 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
NZ$524
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Keswick. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Lake District Wildlife Park and Dubwath Silver ...
9/10 Wonderful! (226 reviews)
lovely country hotel with good amenities. Staff were helpful and food was good in the grill restaurant and breakfast room.

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Armathwaite Hall Hotel
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Luxury lodge, Bassenthwaite,Nr Keswick, at the foot of Skiddaw.

Luxury lodge, Bassenthwaite,Nr Keswick, at the foot of Skiddaw.

Keswick England
Stay at this cabin in Keswick. Enjoy laundry facilities, balconies and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Bassenthwaite Lake and Church Bay are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (260 reviews)
Lovely lodge with great location and views across Bassenthwaite. Highly recommend Ravenstone Manor for a drink!

Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026

Luxury lodge, Bassenthwaite,Nr Keswick, at the foot of Skiddaw.
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 June 2025

Stunning 2-bedroomed Cottage
Cumberland stable lodge

Cumberland stable lodge

Workington England
Stay at this golf apartment in Workington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Helena Thompson Museum and Opera Bingo are ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (87 reviews)
The most remarkable aspects are the nature, clean air, and tranquility. The place is ideal for families with children. The host is very kind and responds quickly to inquiries. There is access to the horses, which are calm and allow petting. The jacuzzi is preheated, and the advantage is that it is ...

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

Cumberland stable lodge
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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

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

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

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 Beckfoot

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