The village of Silecroft in Cumbria, England, is in the parish of Whicham. It is situated between the towns of Millom and Bootle, and also neighbours the towns/villages of Haverigg, Kirksanton and Whitbeck. The village is located just within the Lake District National Park. Travelling by road, Silecroft is to the north of Millom, to the north of Barrow in Furness, and to the south of Whitehaven. Black Combe Black Combe, is a fell near Silecroft, which on clear days has views of Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Isle of Man, nearby is White Combe. The main walking route is from St Mary's Church, Whicham, the routes up the hill are well-trodden and easy to follow.. Black Combe is 1,970 feet (600m) high and stands in isolation, some away from any higher ground; this factor offers an excellent all-round panoramic view of land and sea; weather permitting. Silecroft railway station Silecroft has its own railway station, a request stop on the scenic Cumbrian Coast Line. Governance Silecroft is in the parliamentary constituency of Copeland, Trudy Harrison is the Member of Parliament. For Local Government purposes it is in the Black Combe & Scafell ward of the Borough of Copeland and Millom Without of Cumbria County Council. The local planning authority is the Lake District National Park Authority. Silecroft does not have its own parish council; instead it's part of Whicham Parish Council. See also References Villages in Cumbria Whicham