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Black Sails

Hill, Mountain in Lancashire South Lakeland

England

Black Sails

Slope with minor rock outcrops The near slope is close to the feature named on OS maps as Flat Bield and is separated from the camera location by a steep stream groove. The valley beyond it is Red Dell. The sunlit rockface at the centre of the image and beyond Red Dell is Kennel Crag, sometimes known as Kernel Crag.
Slope with minor rock outcrops Credit: Trevor Littlewood

Black Sails is a prominent hill located in the county of Lancashire, England. Situated in the southern part of the county, it forms part of the Pennines, a range of hills and mountains that extend across northern England. With an elevation of 609 meters (1,998 feet), Black Sails offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

The hill is composed mainly of millstone grit, a type of sandstone, which gives it a distinct dark appearance, hence its name. Its rugged and rocky terrain makes it a popular destination for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts, who can enjoy challenging yet rewarding trails winding through the hill's slopes.

Black Sails is also known for its rich history. In the 18th and 19th centuries, it was a site of lead mining, contributing to the industrial development of the region. The remnants of old mining buildings and shafts can still be seen scattered across the hill, serving as a reminder of its past.

Moreover, Black Sails is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, with heather, bilberry, and crowberry covering its slopes. Various bird species, including peregrine falcons and red grouse, can also be spotted in the area.

Access to Black Sails is facilitated by several footpaths and trails, allowing visitors to explore its beauty and enjoy the tranquility of the surrounding nature. Whether it's for hiking, nature observation, or simply admiring the stunning views, Black Sails offers a memorable experience for all who venture to its summit.

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Black Sails Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.397166/-3.1060795 or Grid Reference NY2800. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Slope with minor rock outcrops The near slope is close to the feature named on OS maps as Flat Bield and is separated from the camera location by a steep stream groove. The valley beyond it is Red Dell. The sunlit rockface at the centre of the image and beyond Red Dell is Kennel Crag, sometimes known as Kernel Crag.
Slope with minor rock outcrops
The near slope is close to the feature named on OS maps as Flat Bield and is separated from the camera location by a steep stream groove. The valley beyond it is Red Dell. The sunlit rockface at the centre of the image and beyond Red Dell is Kennel Crag, sometimes known as Kernel Crag.
Shallow pool on ridge rising to Wetherlam A broad, lengthy ridge which in its higher reach is fairly featureless rises generally northwards to the Wetherlam summit. There are minor knolls and a tarn or two; this is the more attractive of them. Helvellyn and Fairfield and their satellite mountains are in the distance.
Shallow pool on ridge rising to Wetherlam
A broad, lengthy ridge which in its higher reach is fairly featureless rises generally northwards to the Wetherlam summit. There are minor knolls and a tarn or two; this is the more attractive of them. Helvellyn and Fairfield and their satellite mountains are in the distance.
Rock exposures at summit area of Wetherlam Extensive, knobbly exposures of bare rock lying to the north of the summit cairn with little of it standing much above the general ground level. The distant range of mountains has Slight Side and Scafell to the left with Bow Fell at the right.
Rock exposures at summit area of Wetherlam
Extensive, knobbly exposures of bare rock lying to the north of the summit cairn with little of it standing much above the general ground level. The distant range of mountains has Slight Side and Scafell to the left with Bow Fell at the right.
Large rocks at eastern shore of Levers Water Levers Water is an enlarged tarn, dammed to create a greater volume of water for the generation of power for use in the mines below. The dam can be seen in the distance.
Large rocks at eastern shore of Levers Water
Levers Water is an enlarged tarn, dammed to create a greater volume of water for the generation of power for use in the mines below. The dam can be seen in the distance.
Boulders on mountain slope Boulders, large, small and embedded below Sam Bottom in the valley of Swirl Hause Beck which runs down into Levers Water. The slope rising beyond reaches Swirl How.
Boulders on mountain slope
Boulders, large, small and embedded below Sam Bottom in the valley of Swirl Hause Beck which runs down into Levers Water. The slope rising beyond reaches Swirl How.
Path traversing northern side of Black Sails Black Sails is a summit among the Coniston group of mountains; it rises to the right out of the image. Probably, not being a 'Wainwright' top, it's rather ignored by many walkers and so this path has developed bypassing the hill and connecting Wetherlam, which is the distant summit, with Swirl How, behind the camera location.
Path traversing northern side of Black Sails
Black Sails is a summit among the Coniston group of mountains; it rises to the right out of the image. Probably, not being a 'Wainwright' top, it's rather ignored by many walkers and so this path has developed bypassing the hill and connecting Wetherlam, which is the distant summit, with Swirl How, behind the camera location.
Path between Brim Fell and Swirl How
Path between Brim Fell and Swirl How
Path towards Swirl How
Path towards Swirl How
Path near Great Carrs
Path near Great Carrs
Looking across to Grey Friar
Looking across to Grey Friar
The Air Ambulance on Wetherlam The Coniston Mountain Rescue Team (MRT) were training at base when the call came for a fell-runner who had slipped on descent, injured his ankle, and could no longer stand. The team attended and carried him down below the cloud. Fortunately a helicopter was available to transport the casualty to Furness General Hospital.
The Air Ambulance on Wetherlam
The Coniston Mountain Rescue Team (MRT) were training at base when the call came for a fell-runner who had slipped on descent, injured his ankle, and could no longer stand. The team attended and carried him down below the cloud. Fortunately a helicopter was available to transport the casualty to Furness General Hospital.
Levers Water
Levers Water
Path at Levers Hause Path at Levers Hause heading to Swirl How
Path at Levers Hause
Path at Levers Hause heading to Swirl How
Path heading up to Wetherlam From Hole Rake the path heading up to Wetherlam
Path heading up to Wetherlam
From Hole Rake the path heading up to Wetherlam
Levers Waterfall Below Coniston Old Man. Lots of water on the fells. From: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://fhithich.wordpress.com/2015/12/30/levers-waterfall/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://fhithich.wordpress.com/2015/12/30/levers-waterfall/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Levers Waterfall
Below Coniston Old Man. Lots of water on the fells. From: LinkExternal link
Levers Water
Levers Water
Levers Water
Levers Water
Depression at Hole Rake A footpath crosses the depression at Hole rake before carrying on upwards towards the top of Wetherlam. The depression looks very much like a former stream bed.
Depression at Hole Rake
A footpath crosses the depression at Hole rake before carrying on upwards towards the top of Wetherlam. The depression looks very much like a former stream bed.
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Black Sails is located at Grid Ref: NY2800 (Lat: 54.397166, Lng: -3.1060795)

Administrative County: Cumbria

District: South Lakeland

Police Authority: Cumbria

What 3 Words

///watching.reclining.submitted. Near Ambleside, Cumbria

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Black Sails
Ele: 745
Natural: peak
Lat/Long: 54.3973895/-3.1056641
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Man Made: cairn
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