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Black Sails routes: 4 ways to the top
West ApproachHiking · 7km · 500 m ascent · ~2h 15m · from Walna Scar RoadModerate
The West Approach is a moderate hiking route that takes you through scenic landscapes, it is suitable for most hikers.
North Ridge RouteScrambling · 5km · 600 m ascent · ~2h 0m · from Coniston VillageGrade 1
The North Ridge Route offers a straightforward scramble with stunning views over the Coniston Fells, it is a popular choice for those looking to experience a Grade 1 scramble.
South Ridge RouteScrambling · 6km · 650 m ascent · ~2h 15m · from Coniston CopperminesGrade 2
The South Ridge Route is a more challenging scramble with steeper sections, it provides a thrilling ascent with panoramic views.
East Face ClimbClimbing · 4km · 700 m ascent · ~2h 0m · from Levers WaterGrade 3
The East Face Climb is a technical route requiring climbing skills, it is recommended for experienced climbers only.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Black Sails today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Black Sails each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 745m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Black Sails 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 07:00 to 16:51.
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About Black Sails
Black Sails is 745 m (2,444 ft) high with 38 m of prominence. It is in Cumbria, England. It is the 102nd highest of the 273 summits Peakify lists in Cumbria. The nearest summits are Wetherlam (0.6 km), Erin Crag (1.1 km) and Swirl How (1.0 km).
How high is Black Sails?
Black Sails is 745 metres high with 38 metres of prominence.
Where is Black Sails?
Black Sails is listed in Cumbria, England.
Are there routes for Black Sails?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Black Sails, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is West Approach (7km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Black Sails 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 Sails?
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.
