The Lake District has plenty of exquisite fells but perhaps Black Combe is one often overlooked. Lying in the farthest south western corner of the national park, this impressive character …

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Location: Whicham, Copeland, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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Adventurer Nic

June 14, 2020

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Black Combe is one of the Trail 100 (Trail Magazine's top 100 UK mountains they recommend you climb) and it's also a Wainwright Outlying Fell, a Birkett and a Marilyn. We were unfortunately caught in a sudden electrical storm during our hike which limited our ability to enjoy the beauty of the fell somewhat but the views from here are remarkable. You can even see all the way to Helvellyn 22 miles (36 km) away as the crow flies).

Dan Hobson

October 24, 2018

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Hidden away in the far south-west corner of the lake District is Black Combe. Just four miles from the Irish Sea, the fell is 1,970 feet (600 meters) high and boasts excellent panoramic views of land and sea.

Trail Magazine

December 13, 2019

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Outlier of Lakeland, Black Combe is the perfect bridge between land and sea. Located in southern Cumbria above the town of Millom, it is a gently-rounded dome so isolated it serves up uninterrupted, soul-satisfying panoramas of the Irish Sea, Cumbrian coast, the Isle of Man and, of course, inland to the Lakes.

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1. Black Combe & Silecroft beach loop from Silecroft

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Hike the difficult Black Combe & Silecroft beach loop from Silecroft for 11.0 miles (17.7 km) of fell walking and coastal views.

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2. View from the Summit – Black Combe Summit loop from Whicham

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3. View from the Summit – Black Combe Summit loop from Whicham

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Location: Whicham, Copeland, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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1. Black Combe & Silecroft beach loop from Silecroft

2. View from the Summit – Black Combe Summit loop from Whicham

3. View from the Summit – Black Combe Summit loop from Whicham

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