About
Skinburness Beach is a long, shingle, dog-friendly beach and spit with wooden groynes running from the village to Grune Point. The area has a mix: the sea-facing side is a large shingle beach, while around the point you’ll find salt marsh. Be careful with the tides, as the beach and some nearby coastal paths disappear at high tide.
This area is of scientific interest and part of the Solway Coast AONB, making it popular for dog walking and bird watching.
If you walk from Silloth to take in both the beach and Grune Point, the walk is about 5 miles (8 km).
Dog Access and Rules
Skinburness Beach allows dogs year-round, but please keep them on a lead around livestock and near bird feeding and nesting sites. In particular, dogs should be on a short lead between 1 March and 31 July to protect breeding birds
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Access and Facilities
Limited facilities, and it’s probably best to park in Silloth and then walk up the coast.
