Black Combe
A moderate walk (low hills and fells (below 600m)) in national park Lake District starting and finishing in Cumbria, England, about 11.00km (6.84 mi) long with an estimated walking time of about 4:45h. It is unsuitable for families with children, prams & pushchairs, wheelchairs.
Elevation Profile
Ascent
576m (1889ft)
Descent
567m (1860ft)
Max. Elevation
600m (1968ft)
Altitude Gain & Loss
1143m (3749ft)
Start
Silecroft station
End
Bootle Station, Millom, Cumbria, England
Distance
11.00km
(6.84mi)
(6.84mi)
Duration
~4:45h
Difficulty
Moderate
Ordnance Survey Map
Head to the south western fells in the Lake District and you can have the tops to yourself, even on a summer's day. The hills in this quiet corner are just as enjoyable as their more famous neighbours, and with fewer walkers and paths it's easier to lose yourself for a few hours (in a good way, of course). There's also the bonus of fine views across the Lakes, and out across the Irish Sea. The train line on the west coast provides easy access to many walks in the quiet and enticing region.
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Waypoints
OS Grid SD130819
Start of the walk. From the station, head through the village towards the A5093 and pick up the footpath on the other side towards Whicham.
OS Grid SD129834
Take the path towards the hamlet of Kirkbank and pick up the bridleway that heads up Black Combe via Moor Gill. From here, the bridleway will take you straight up the southwestern flank of the mountain.
About 1.51 km (~0.94 miles) from 
OS Grid SD134854
From the summit, take the time to head along the top of the cirque and enjoy the intriguing shapes and features of Black Combe. From the Whitecombe screes at the northern end, head northwest along Grassgill Beck towards Bootle.
About 2.08 km (~1.29 miles) from 
OS Grid SD131871
There are several routes down from the fell. A wild option is to head down the northwest shoulder. About halfway down, leave the bridleway and head for the valley ahead.
About 1.71 km (~1.06 miles) from 
OS Grid SD126887
Cross the stream and pick up the track that leads to Bootle.
About 1.70 km (~1.06 miles) from 
OS Grid SD106882
Stop at the pub in Bootle if there's time before the train from Hycemoor (note it's another 20 minutes to the station, and trains only every two hours!)
About 2.02 km (~1.26 miles) from 
Bootle StationOS Grid SD093892
Follow the quiet road from Bootle to Hycemoor, where you can catch the train.
About 1.61 km (~1 miles) from 
