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Black Combe Walk from Silecroft

By Dave Roberts   

on September 9, 2012    No ratings yet.

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Black Combe Walk from Silecroft

Route Essentials

Route Summary

See the end of the article for local information about parking, public transport facilities, pubs and cafes.

Distance

14.85 km

Ascent

653 m

Time

Calculate the time using Naismith’s Rule and factor in your own pace.

Start Location

Silecroft

Difficulty

Hard Walk

Hazards

Weather Forecast:

Met Office Lake District Mountain Weather

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Remember that we cannot outline every single hazard on a walk – it’s up to you to be safe and competent. Read up on Mountain Safety , Navigation and what equipment you’ll need. 

Black Combe Walk from Silecroft Ordnance Survey Map and GPX File Download

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Black Combe Walk from Silecroft

The fells to the far south of the Lake District are less rugged and barely scrape the 600m contour. Black Combe can be ascended from sea level, which somewhat makes up for the lack of altitude.

The Route

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Local Information and Recommended Maps and Guidebooks

Route Summary:

Route Start Location: Silecroft

Distance
 Ascent
 Time
14.85 km 653 m

Calculate the time using Naismith’s Rule and factor in your own pace.

Activivity Type: Hard Walk

Summits and Places on this Route

Facilities

Check out the businesses nearby for more places to stay and drink.

Hazards

Remember that we cannot outline every single hazard on a walk – it’s up to you to be safe and competent. Read up on Mountain Safety , Navigation and what equipment you’ll need.

Parking :

Public Transport:

Traveline for UK Public Transport

Weather Forecast:

Met Office Lake District Mountain Weather

Check out our Best Mountain Weather Forecast?

Recommended Maps: 

Guidebooks:

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Dave Roberts

Dave Roberts founded Walk Eryri in 2004, with the aim of providing routes that are off the beaten track. Walk Eryri is now part of Mud and Routes which continues to provide more off beat routes and walks in Snowdonia and beyond. Dave has been exploring the hills of Eryri for over thirty years, and is a qualified Mountain Leader. Dave also established Walk up Snowdon, Walk up Scafell Pike and Walk up Ben Nevis just to mention a few.

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