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 3.7 miles to the north of Millom, 23.7 miles to the north of Barrow in Furness, and 29.2 miles to the south of Whitehaven.