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Black Fell routes: 3 ways to the top
Standard Hiking RouteHiking · 8km · 450 m ascent · ~2h 20m · from GrasmereModerate
The standard hiking route up Black Fell starts from Grasmere, it offers a moderate ascent with rewarding views of the surrounding Lake District, the path is well-trodden and suitable for most hikers.
East Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 5km · 500 m ascent · ~1h 50m · from AmblesideGrade 1
The East Ridge Scramble is a Grade 1 scramble that provides an exciting ascent for those looking to add a bit of adventure to their hike, it requires some basic scrambling skills and a head for heights.
South Face ClimbClimbing · 3km · 600 m ascent · ~1h 35m · from ConistonGrade 3
The South Face Climb is a challenging Grade 3 climb that should only be attempted by experienced climbers, it involves technical climbing and requires proper equipment and preparation.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Black Fell today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Black Fell each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 664m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Black Fell 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 07:05, sunset 16:42
9h 37m of daylight. Golden hour ends 07:58 and starts 15:48. From the summit you see the sun 06:59 to 16:47.
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About Black Fell
Black Fell is 664 m (2,178 ft) high with 87 m of prominence. It is in Cumbria, England. It is the 189th highest of the 273 summits Peakify lists in Cumbria. The nearest summits are Tom Smith's Stone Top (2.4 km), Fiend's Fell (3.8 km) and Grey Nag (3.6 km).
How high is Black Fell?
Black Fell is 664 metres high with 87 metres of prominence.
Where is Black Fell?
Black Fell is listed in Cumbria, England.
Are there routes for Black Fell?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Black Fell, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Hiking Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Black Fell 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 weather information is shown for Black Fell?
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.
