Black Sails from Coniston
A 745 m Hewitt in Lake District, climbed from Coniston over largely pathless ground.
- Distance
- 5.5 km
- Ascent
- 460 m
- Time
- 2–3 h
- Grade
- Moderate
- Route
- Out and back
- High point
- 745 m
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About this walk
Black Sails from Coniston is a moderate 5.5 km out-and-back walk with 460 m of ascent, taking 2 to 3 hours. It starts at Coniston (grid reference NY 276 026). It climbs Black Sails (745 m), a Hewitt.
Black Sails rises to 745 m in Lake District, high enough to be a Hewitt. Hewitts are the hills of England, Wales and Ireland over 2,000 ft (610 m) that rise at least 30 m above their surroundings.
From Coniston, much of the way is over open hillside with no path: pick your line with a map and compass.
Route
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1
The approach
From Coniston, head across the hillside towards Black Sails.
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The summit
Climb to the summit of Black Sails.
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Return
Retrace your steps to the start.
Summit
745 m
Questions about this walk
- How long does Black Sails from Coniston take?
- Most walkers take 2–3 hours for the 5.5 km route, which has 460 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Coniston (grid reference NY 276 026). Park considerately off the road; don't block gates, passing places or farm tracks.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Not easily: there's no regular bus or train to the start, so you'll need a car, a lift or a long walk in.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded moderate. Largely pathless hillside: rough, steep and boggy in places.
- Which hill does it climb?
- Black Sails (745 m, Hewitt).
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Before you go: Sheep graze the lower slopes: keep dogs on a lead, especially during lambing (April and May).
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