Villages · North West England
Gilcrux
In or near Crosby.
Gilcrux — a village in scotland lowlands.
John Lord — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Aspatria · 4.2 km
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Solway Coast
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Gilcrux is a village located in the Scottish Lowlands. This rural settlement is characterised by its traditional architecture and surrounding countryside. Visitors can expect a tranquil atmosphere, typical of small villages in this region. Local amenities may include small shops and community spaces that reflect the area’s heritage and lifestyle.
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- Coordinates
- 54.7303, -3.3739
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Gilcrux
- Postcode
- CA7 2QF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Nearest railway station
- Aspatria — 4.2 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2648674 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Church of St Mary
Historic churches · 0.1 km
Ellenhall Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.0 km
Tallentire Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.4 km
Gallowbarrow Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.7 km
Tallentire
Villages · 2.8 km
Moota Hill
Mountains & hills · 3.3 km
Moota Hill
Mountains & hills · 3.3 km
Former Congregational Chapel
Chapels · 3.4 km
Plumbland
Villages · 3.6 km
Hayton Castle
Castles · 3.7 km
Crosby
Towns & cities · 3.8 km
Aspatria Castle
Literary houses · 3.8 km
Nearby
📷 3Historic churches · North West England
Church of St Mary
Church of St Mary — church in Gilcrux, Cumbria, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · North West England
Ellenhall Bridge
Ellenhall Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Mountains & hills · North West England
Tallentire Hill
Tallentire Hill — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 221.3 m.
📷 5Mountains & hills · North West England
Gallowbarrow Hill
Gallowbarrow Hill — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 95 m.
📷 5📷 5Mountains & hills · North West England
Moota Hill
Moota Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
Where to eat & stay near Gilcrux
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Threapland Park
Threapland Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 4Caravan parks · North West England
Skiddaw View Holiday Park
Skiddaw View Holiday Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Campsites · North West England
Linskeldfield Farm Camping
Linskeldfield Farm Camping — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Wyndham Hall Caravan Park
Wyndham Hall Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 7Hotels · North West England
The Trout Hotel
The Trout Hotel — a hotel in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Old Kiln Farm Caravan Club
Old Kiln Farm Caravan Club — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · North West England
The Pheasant Inn
The Pheasant Inn in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
Kings Arms Walter Willsons
Kings Arms Walter Willsons in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Historic pubs · North West England
Oddfellows Arms
Oddfellows Arms — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
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📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
Fox and Grapes
Fox and Grapes in England North West, United Kingdom.
📷 7Cafés · North West England
Grange Bridge Cottage
Grange Bridge Cottage — a café in england north east.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gilcrux?
- Gilcrux is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode CA7 2QF), in the parish of Gilcrux.
- What is Gilcrux?
- Gilcrux — a village in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Gilcrux?
- The nearest railway station is Aspatria, about 4.2 km away. The nearest town is Crosby. Drivers can use postcode CA7 2QF.
- Is Gilcrux a protected site?
- Yes — Gilcrux is part of the Solway Coast National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Gilcrux?
- The nearest railway station is Aspatria, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA7 2QF.