Black Crags

Hill, Mountain in Westmorland South Lakeland

England

Black Crags

Rossett Pike Mid November day just passed the summit of the pike. — Rossett Pike Credit: DrewBull

Black Crags is a prominent hill located in the county of Westmorland, in the northwest region of England. Situated within the awe-inspiring Lake District National Park, this distinctive mountain stands at an elevation of approximately 664 meters (2,178 feet) above sea level. Offering breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape, Black Crags is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers alike.

The hill is characterized by its rugged terrain and rocky outcrops, which add to its dramatic appeal. Its slopes are covered with a diverse range of vegetation, including heather, grasses, and scattered trees. The hill's dark-colored rocks give it its distinctive name, as they contrast against the vibrant greenery of the surrounding countryside.

Hikers and walkers are drawn to Black Crags due to its accessibility and the variety of routes available to explore. There are several well-marked trails that cater to different skill levels, offering options for both leisurely strolls and more challenging climbs. Many visitors choose to ascend the hill from the nearby village of Troutbeck, which is known for its picturesque charm and traditional stone buildings.

The summit of Black Crags is a rewarding vantage point, providing panoramic views of the surrounding fells, valleys, and lakes. On clear days, it is possible to see famous landmarks such as Lake Windermere and the Helvellyn range in the distance. The tranquil and serene atmosphere of Black Crags makes it an ideal spot for picnicking or simply taking in the beauty of the natural surroundings.

Overall, Black Crags is a captivating hill in Westmorland, offering visitors a chance to immerse themselves in the stunning landscapes and rich natural heritage of the Lake District.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 54.462462/-3.1501273 or Grid Reference NY2508. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Rossett Pike Mid November day just passed the summit of the pike.

Rossett Pike

Mid November day just passed the summit of the pike.

Benchmark, Stake Pass Summit Detail of the old, large Ordnance Survey pivot benchmark on a rock at the summit of Stake Pass. The benchmark, not recorded on the Ordnance Survey database, would appear to be that surveyed in 1860 and recorded on the 1864 edition Ordnance Survey map marking a height of 1575.8ft above sea level measured from the Ordnance Datum Liverpool (location photograph <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7101083">NY2608 : Benchmark, Stake Pass Summit</a>).

Benchmark, Stake Pass Summit

Detail of the old, large Ordnance Survey pivot benchmark on a rock at the summit of Stake Pass. The benchmark, not recorded on the Ordnance Survey database, would appear to be that surveyed in 1860 and recorded on the 1864 edition Ordnance Survey map marking a height of 1575.8ft above sea level measured from the Ordnance Datum Liverpool (location photograph NY2608 : Benchmark, Stake Pass Summit).

The Summit of Stake Pass The Cumbria Way long distance path from Ulverston to Carlisle breasts the summit of Stake Pass, marked by a cairn (photograph <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7100351">NY2608 : Cairn, Stake Pass Summit</a>), before commencing the descent into Langstrath (next photograph <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7101248">NY2608 : The Cumbria Way, Stake Pass summit</a>).
The prominent summit in the middle distance is Eagle Crag and there is an old Ordnance Survey pivot benchmark on the large rock beside the path, marking a height of 1575.8ft (480.3m) above sea level (photograph <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7101083">NY2608 : Benchmark, Stake Pass Summit</a>).

The Summit of Stake Pass

The Cumbria Way long distance path from Ulverston to Carlisle breasts the summit of Stake Pass, marked by a cairn (photograph NY2608 : Cairn, Stake Pass Summit), before commencing the descent into Langstrath (next photograph NY2608 : The Cumbria Way, Stake Pass summit). The prominent summit in the middle distance is Eagle Crag and there is an old Ordnance Survey pivot benchmark on the large rock beside the path, marking a height of 1575.8ft (480.3m) above sea level (photograph NY2608 : Benchmark, Stake Pass Summit).

The Cumbria Way, Stake Pass The Cumbria Way long distance path from Ulverston to Carlisle approaches the summit of Stake Pass, marked by a prominent cairn.
The path to the left leads to Rossett Pike and Angle Tarn; northbound walkers on The Cumbria Way continue straight ahead towards the cairn (next photograph <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7099146">NY2608 : The Summit of Stake Pass</a>).

The Cumbria Way, Stake Pass

The Cumbria Way long distance path from Ulverston to Carlisle approaches the summit of Stake Pass, marked by a prominent cairn. The path to the left leads to Rossett Pike and Angle Tarn; northbound walkers on The Cumbria Way continue straight ahead towards the cairn (next photograph NY2608 : The Summit of Stake Pass).

Cairn, Stake Pass Summit This cairn sits at the highest point of Stake Pass, on the watershed between the Derwent and Leven catchments. Marked on old Ordnance Survey maps simply as ‘Pile of Stones’, the grassed over base of the cairn indicates that it is probably of considerable antiquity possibly constructed as an aid to navigation. More recently it was used as a boundary marker between the former counties of Westmorland and Cumberland which were abolished in 1974 when the new county of Cumbria was created.
The Cumbria Way long distance path between Ulverston and Carlisle passes beside the cairn.

Cairn, Stake Pass Summit

This cairn sits at the highest point of Stake Pass, on the watershed between the Derwent and Leven catchments. Marked on old Ordnance Survey maps simply as ‘Pile of Stones’, the grassed over base of the cairn indicates that it is probably of considerable antiquity possibly constructed as an aid to navigation. More recently it was used as a boundary marker between the former counties of Westmorland and Cumberland which were abolished in 1974 when the new county of Cumbria was created. The Cumbria Way long distance path between Ulverston and Carlisle passes beside the cairn.

Stake Beck Stake Beck drains the high ground of Martcrag Moor, tumbling down beside the Stake Pass track to discharge into Langstrath Beck.

Stake Beck

Stake Beck drains the high ground of Martcrag Moor, tumbling down beside the Stake Pass track to discharge into Langstrath Beck.

Benchmark, Stake Pass Summit On a rock beside the path at the summit of Stake Pass there is a large, old, Ordnance Survey Benchmark. The benchmark, not recorded on the Ordnance Survey database, would appear to be that surveyed in 1860 and recorded on the 1864 edition Ordnance Survey map marking a height of 1575.8ft above sea level measured from the Ordnance Datum Liverpool (detail photograph <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7099121">NY2608 : Benchmark, Stake Pass Summit</a>).

Benchmark, Stake Pass Summit

On a rock beside the path at the summit of Stake Pass there is a large, old, Ordnance Survey Benchmark. The benchmark, not recorded on the Ordnance Survey database, would appear to be that surveyed in 1860 and recorded on the 1864 edition Ordnance Survey map marking a height of 1575.8ft above sea level measured from the Ordnance Datum Liverpool (detail photograph NY2608 : Benchmark, Stake Pass Summit).

The Cumbria Way, Stake Pass summit The Cumbria Way starts to descend into the upper valley of Stake Beck following the public bridleway from the summit of Stake Pass (next photograph <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7101275">NY2608 : Path near Stake Pass summit</a>).
It is at this point that northbound walkers on The Cumbria Way enter the old county of Cumberland, abolished during local government reorganisation in 1974.
The far distant peak is Skiddaw.

The Cumbria Way, Stake Pass summit

The Cumbria Way starts to descend into the upper valley of Stake Beck following the public bridleway from the summit of Stake Pass (next photograph NY2608 : Path near Stake Pass summit). It is at this point that northbound walkers on The Cumbria Way enter the old county of Cumberland, abolished during local government reorganisation in 1974. The far distant peak is Skiddaw.

Path near Stake Pass summit The path is a public bridleway from Great Langdale to Borrowdale and it is the route of The Cumbria Way, descending into the upper valley of Stake Beck north of the summit of Stake Pass (next photograph <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7101290">NY2608 : Path near Stake Pass summit</a>).

Path near Stake Pass summit

The path is a public bridleway from Great Langdale to Borrowdale and it is the route of The Cumbria Way, descending into the upper valley of Stake Beck north of the summit of Stake Pass (next photograph NY2608 : Path near Stake Pass summit).

Path near Stake Pass summit The path is a public bridleway from Great Langdale to Borrowdale and it is the route of The Cumbria Way long distance trail.
The mountain in the left background is Glaramara.

Path near Stake Pass summit

The path is a public bridleway from Great Langdale to Borrowdale and it is the route of The Cumbria Way long distance trail. The mountain in the left background is Glaramara.

The Cumbria Way above Langdale Combe The Cumbria Way long distance path from Ulverston to Carlisle approaches the summit of Stake Pass.
The path to the right leads to Pike o’Stickle and the Langdale Pikes; northbound walkers on The Cumbria Way continue straight ahead across the stepping stones laid in the boggy ground (next photograph <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7099309">NY2608 : The Cumbria Way, Stake Pass</a>).

The Cumbria Way above Langdale Combe

The Cumbria Way long distance path from Ulverston to Carlisle approaches the summit of Stake Pass. The path to the right leads to Pike o’Stickle and the Langdale Pikes; northbound walkers on The Cumbria Way continue straight ahead across the stepping stones laid in the boggy ground (next photograph NY2608 : The Cumbria Way, Stake Pass).

Langdale Combe Langdale Combe is a boggy, glaciated, hanging valley at the head of Great Langdale.
The Cumbria Way passes through the valley, following the public bridleway over Stake Pass from Great Langdale to Borrowdale (next photograph <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7368521">NY2608 : The Cumbria Way, Langdale Combe</a>).

Langdale Combe

Langdale Combe is a boggy, glaciated, hanging valley at the head of Great Langdale. The Cumbria Way passes through the valley, following the public bridleway over Stake Pass from Great Langdale to Borrowdale (next photograph NY2608 : The Cumbria Way, Langdale Combe).

Stepping Stones, Langdale Combe The Stake Pass path crosses several areas of boggy ground by means of Stepping Stones as it passes through the boggy upland hanging valley of Langdale Combe.
This is the route of The Cumbria Way (next photograph <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7368597">NY2608 : The Cumbria Way, Langdale Combe</a>).

Stepping Stones, Langdale Combe

The Stake Pass path crosses several areas of boggy ground by means of Stepping Stones as it passes through the boggy upland hanging valley of Langdale Combe. This is the route of The Cumbria Way (next photograph NY2608 : The Cumbria Way, Langdale Combe).

Pike o' Stickle The striking, domed peak of Pike o&#039; Stickle as seen from Loft Crag.

Pike o' Stickle

The striking, domed peak of Pike o' Stickle as seen from Loft Crag.

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The Cumbria Way, Langdale Combe The Cumbria Way follows the public bridleway from Great Langdale to Borrowdale, climbing out of Langdale Combe towards the summit of Stake Pass (next photograph <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7101298">NY2608 : The Cumbria Way above Langdale Combe</a>).

The Cumbria Way, Langdale Combe

The Cumbria Way follows the public bridleway from Great Langdale to Borrowdale, climbing out of Langdale Combe towards the summit of Stake Pass (next photograph NY2608 : The Cumbria Way above Langdale Combe).

The Cumbria Way, Langdale Combe The Cumbria Way follows the public bridleway from Great Langdale to Borrowdale, climbing through an area of boggy ground and drumlins (next photograph <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7102960">NY2608 : Stepping Stones, Langdale Combe</a>).

The Cumbria Way, Langdale Combe

The Cumbria Way follows the public bridleway from Great Langdale to Borrowdale, climbing through an area of boggy ground and drumlins (next photograph NY2608 : Stepping Stones, Langdale Combe).

Stake Gill Ford, Langdale Combe The public bridleway from Great Langdale to Borrowdale, which is also the route of the Cumbria Way, crosses Stake Gill Ford on the approach to Langdale Combe (next photograph <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7368422">NY2608 : Stake Pass path, Langdale Combe</a>).

Stake Gill Ford, Langdale Combe

The public bridleway from Great Langdale to Borrowdale, which is also the route of the Cumbria Way, crosses Stake Gill Ford on the approach to Langdale Combe (next photograph NY2608 : Stake Pass path, Langdale Combe).

Stake Pass path, Langdale Combe The public bridleway from Great Langdale to Borrowdale passes through an area of boulders and drumlins in Langdale Combe on the climb to the summit of Stake Pass. This is the route of The Cumbria Way (next photograph <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7367907">NY2608 : The Cumbria Way, Langdale Combe</a>).

Stake Pass path, Langdale Combe

The public bridleway from Great Langdale to Borrowdale passes through an area of boulders and drumlins in Langdale Combe on the climb to the summit of Stake Pass. This is the route of The Cumbria Way (next photograph NY2608 : The Cumbria Way, Langdale Combe).

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Black Crags is located at Grid Ref: NY2508 (Lat: 54.462462, Lng: -3.1501273)

Administrative County: Cumbria

District: South Lakeland

Police Authority: Cumbria

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