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! (1,000 reviews)
Great facilities, wonderful staff and a beautiful setting.

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

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Lake District Castle Inn

Lake District Castle Inn

4 out of 5
Bassenthwaite Keswick England
The price is NZ$289 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
NZ$289
1 Mar - 2 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
Seacote Hotel

Seacote Hotel

3 out of 5
Beach Road St Bees England
The price is NZ$158 per night from 14 Mar to 15 Mar
NZ$158
14 Mar - 15 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in St Bees. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (615 reviews)
Very welcoming. Nothing was too much trouble.

Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

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Character Cottage with fabulous mountain views in the North Lakes District

Character Cottage with fabulous mountain views in the North Lakes District

Troutbeck England
Stay at this cottage in Penrith. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Ullswater and Rookin House Activity Centre are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (132 reviews)
Absolutely lovely cottage. Had phesants eating outside patio doors. Views was amazing . Alreay booked it again for later in year.

Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026

Character Cottage with fabulous mountain views in the North Lakes District
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
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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 Gilcrux

Buttermere panorama with perfect reflections taken on a calm Autumn morning in the Lake District, UK.

Cockermouth

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

Sculptures commemorating the local fishing industry in Maryport.

Maryport