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Black Crags routes: 5 ways to the top
Mickleden RouteHiking · 8km · from Mickleden FarmModerate
This route takes you through the scenic Mickleden valley, offering stunning views of the surrounding peaks.
Crinkle Crags TraverseScrambling · 10km · from Stool End FarmModerate
This route involves scrambling over Crinkle Crags, with Black Crags as part of the traverse, offering a thrilling experience.
Rossett Pike and Black Crags LoopHiking · 11km · from Old Dungeon Ghyll HotelModerate
This loop takes you over Rossett Pike and includes Black Crags, offering a varied and scenic route.
Langdale CircuitHiking · 12km · from Old Dungeon Ghyll HotelHard
The Langdale Circuit is a challenging hike that includes a visit to Black Crags, providing a full day of exploration.
Bowfell and Black Crags AscentHiking · 14km · from The New Dungeon Ghyll HotelHard
This ascent combines Bowfell and Black Crags, providing a challenging hike with rewarding views.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Black Crags today?
Black Crags today (updated 17:20, 27 Oct): up to 9°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 1°C, summit wind 34 mph gusting 43 mph, 100% chance of rain. A marginal day for the hills. Best day this week: Saturday, summit gusts 9 mph.
Black Crags weather today
Moderate rain, up to 9°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 1°C, summit wind 34 mph gusting 43 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Black Crags weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: light drizzle, up to 9°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 4°C, summit wind 23 mph gusting 29 mph, 67% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Black Crags weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: mostly dry, up to 9°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 5°C, summit wind 7 mph gusting 9 mph, 8% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 1 November: fog, up to 9°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 9 mph gusting 14 mph, 2% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Black Crags summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodayModerate rain | Marginal | 9°/6° | 1° | 34/43 | 100% |
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| TomorrowLight drizzle | Marginal | 9°/7° | 4° | 23/29 | 67% |
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| Fri 30Light drizzle | Marginal | 8°/7° | 3° | 27/34 | 12% |
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| Sat 31Light drizzle | Good | 9°/7° | 5° | 7/9 | 8% |
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| Sun 1Fog | Good | 9°/1° | -1° | 9/14 | 2% |
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| Mon 2Overcast | Good | 7°/-2° | -4° | 8/10 | 0% |
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| Tue 3Overcast | Good | 7°/2° | -2° | 10/18 | 0% |
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Black Crags 14-day weather forecast: days 8 to 13, less certain
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| Wed 4Overcast | Good | 6°/2° | -1° | 8/13 | 2% |
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| Thu 5Overcast | Good | 7°/3° | 0° | 11/17 | 8% |
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| Fri 6Fog | Good | 6°/0° | -2° | 11/16 | 8% |
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| Sat 7Fog | Good | 6°/1° | -2° | 17/25 | 14% |
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| Sun 8Fog | Good | 6°/0° | -3° | 14/20 | 18% |
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| Mon 9Fog | Good | 5°/-1° | -4° | 9/11 | 22% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Black Crags each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 588m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Black Crags each night this week, from cloud cover, moonlight and local light pollution.
Snow · 7 days
No snow is forecast at the summit in the next 7 days.
Sun today
Sunrise 07:06, sunset 16:45
9h 39m of daylight. Golden hour ends 07:59 and starts 15:52. From the summit you see the sun 07:01 to 16:50.
Nearby summits
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About Black Crags
Black Crags is 588 m (1,929 ft) high with 32 m of prominence. It is in Lake District C&W, England. OS grid reference NY255080. It is the 4th highest of the 70 summits Peakify lists in Lake District C&W. The nearest summits are Rossett Pike (0.8 km), Bowfell North Top (1.5 km) and White Stones - The Band (2.1 km).
How high is Black Crags?
Black Crags is 588 metres high with 32 metres of prominence.
Where is Black Crags?
Black Crags is listed in Lake District C&W, England.
Are there routes for Black Crags?
Peakify lists 5 routes for Black Crags, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Mickleden Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Black Crags today?
Peakify rates each day on the summit Good, Marginal or Poor from the forecast summit wind, gusts, chance of rain and wind chill. Wind of 40 mph or gusts of 65 mph make it Poor; wind of 25 mph, gusts of 45 mph, a 60% chance of rain or a feels-like temperature of -8°C or below make it Marginal. Today's and tomorrow's ratings are at the top of this page. The rating covers the weather only: also check your route, daylight, kit and experience, and in winter whether you need an ice axe and crampons.
What is the weather on Black Crags tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: light drizzle, up to 9°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 4°C, summit wind 23 mph gusting 29 mph, 67% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
What is the weather on Black Crags this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: mostly dry, up to 9°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 5°C, summit wind 7 mph gusting 9 mph, 8% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunday 1 November: fog, up to 9°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 9 mph gusting 14 mph, 2% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Black Crags?
The page includes cached mountain forecast context, snow outlook, dark-sky signals, cloud-inversion information, sunrise, sunset, and summit planning details where available.
Peakify is run by Sam Tyler, who has climbed Yr Wyddfa 22 times. The forecast refreshes every hour; how our forecast works.
