Black Comb

Black Comb is a locality in Ennerdale and Kinniside, Cumberland, England. Black Comb is situated near the locality Green Crags, as well as near Little Scoat Fell.

Places of Interest

Highlights: Scoat Fell and Red Pike.

Scoat Fell

Peak

Photo: Michael Graham, CC BY-SA 2.0.

Scoat Fell is a fell in the western part of the English Lake District. It stands at the head of the Mosedale Horseshoe with its back to Ennerdale. Paths lead to Scoat Fell from Ennerdale over Steeple, from Wasdale over Red Pike, and along the ridge from Pillar.

Red Pike

Peak

Photo: K A, CC BY-SA 2.0.

Red Pike is a fell in the English Lake District. It is 826 m or 2,709 ft high and lies due north of Wast Water. It is often climbed as part of the Mosedale Horseshoe, a walk which also includes Pillar.

Steeple

Peak

Photo: Mick Knapton, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Steeple is a fell in the English Lake District. It is situated in the mountainous area between Ennerdale and Wasdale and reaches a height of 819 metres.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Wasdale Head and Gatesgarth.

Wasdale Head

Hamlet

Photo: Philip Halling, CC BY-SA 2.0.

Wasdale Head is a scattered agricultural hamlet in the Lake District National Park in Cumbria, England. Wasdale Head claims to be home of the highest mountain, deepest lake, smallest church and biggest liar in England. Wasdale Head is situated 2 miles southeast of Black Comb.

Gatesgarth

Hamlet

Photo: Michael Graham, CC BY-SA 2.0.

Gatesgarth is a settlement in Lake District of England. It is situated to the east of the lake of Buttermere, on the B5289 road on its western approach to the Honister Pass. Gatesgarth is situated 3 miles northeast of Black Comb.