Activities
There is so much to see and do during your stay at Whicham Hall Farm Bed & Breakfast
Giant's Grave Standing Stones
Two Bronze Age standing stones known as the Giant's Grave located near to Whicham Hall Farm in Kirksanton.
Black Combe
Take a walk up Black Combe which is one of the Lake District's 214 Wainwright Peaks and just a short distance from Whicham Hall.
Hodbarrow Nature Reserve
This coastal lagoon and grasslands, located on the site of a former iron mine, support breeding terns, ringed plovers, redshanks and oystercatchers
Observation Platform
Enjoy the panormaic views from the observation platform at Millom Park which is a short walk away from Whicham Hall Farm
Swinside Stone Circle
Located less than 6 miles away from Whicham Hall this megalithic stone circle contains 55 stones and offers lovely panoramic views
Activities
There is a good choice of things to see and do during your stay at Whicham Hall Farm including walks from the door, golf at nearby Silecroft Golf Course which is a challenging links course. The stunning Hodbarrow Nature Reserve which is a coastal lagoon and trail is only five miles away. Slightly further afield we have Muncaster Castle, Gardens and Hawk & Owl Centre, Ravenglass and Eskdale Steam Railway. Below you will find a taste of what's available nearby.
Walks from the farm
- Black Combe (600m) and neighbouring White Combe (415m) if you're feeling ambitious!
- Lacra (440m) peaceful walk with stone circles and old farmstead.
- Po House and Lowscales Banks, lovely to walk through the wild garlic in spring and early summer.
- Millom Park, great for woodland walks.
Silecroft Golf Course
9 hole, 18 tee link golf course where sandy beaches and the looming presence of Black Combe dominate the landscape and provide this quiet corner of Lakeland with the unique qualities that are so well loved by locals and visitors alike.
RSPB Hodbarrow Nature Reserve
This coastal lagoon and grasslands, located on the site of a former iron mine, support breeding terns, ringed plovers, redshanks and oystercatchers. You'll also find great crested grebes nesting on the island here.
Cumbrian Heavy Horses
The ultimate horse riding experience in the Lake District. We are situated in the Whicham Valley, within the boundaries of the Lake District National Park, and nestling in the foothills of Black and White Combe. Just a few miles from the Irish Sea coast and with access to some of the UK's most spectacular riding.
Muncaster Castle, Gardens and Hawk & Owl Centre
For days out or memorable special occasions, Muncaster offers an unforgettable experience to all in an idyllic setting amongst the Western Lake District fells. Enjoy a walk round the gardens including Georgian terrace, take a tour of the castle, see the birds in their aviaries or watch one of the daily flying displays.
Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway
Join us as we journey from Ravenglass, the only coastal village in the UNESCO World Heritage site, Lake District National Park. Travel across the estuary, through the hills, past seven request stops with a 1:40 gradient at times, en route to our final destination some seven miles up the line to Dalegarth for Boot Station
Roman Ravenglass
The remains of the bath house of Ravenglass Roman fort, established in AD 130, are among the tallest Roman structures surviving in northern Britain - the walls stand almost four metres high. The fort at Ravenglass (whose earthworks can be seen near the bath house) guarded what was probably a useful harbour, and there is evidence that soldiers stationed here served in Hadrian's fleet.
Silecroft Beach
Set on the edge of the Lake District National Park, this gently shelving shingle beach extends in both directions as far as the eye can see. Low tide reveals a vast expanse of sand, suitable for kiting, horse-riding and other activities. The beach is quite popular with locals and day-trippers. Sea-anglers can often be seen at the shoreline.
Swinside Stone Circle
Swinside Stone Circle is one of the most important stone circles in Cumbria and consists of 55 stones set in a ninety foot diameter circle. The walk from the nearest parking area to the circle, which is located on the eastern flank of Black Combe, takes around half an hour there and back, and passes through beautiful countryside.
Lacra
Lacra is a short walk from Whicham Hall where you will find a prehistoric stone circle and funerary cairn located on gently sloping hillside overlooking the west coast and River Duddon estuary.
Murthwaite Green Beach Riding
Murthwaite Green is a small, family run business which has been operating since 2002 offering beach horse riding for riders. They are located in the picturesque village of Silecroft, only 1 mile from the beach. With 7 miles of sandy beach and the surrounding fells, they are in the position to offer some of the most stunning horse riding experiences in the UK.
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Whicham Hall Farm
Silecroft, Millom
Cumbria LA18 5LT
A grant to support the conversion of an existing dilapidated farm building into en-suite bedroom accommodation at Whicham Hall Farm.
It is part funded by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development.
Supported by the Cumbria Fells & Dales Local Action Group.