[1][2] The fell has no obvious connecting ridges in the manner of higher mountains, but in fact has a pivotal position in this area of the district.

Finally southward runs the 7 mile ridge of Grizedale Forest, capped by Carron Crag and Top o'Selside, Black Fell's topographical parent.

South-west of Black Fell is Tarn Hows, a picturesque work of landscape design initiated by James Marshall in the 1860s.

Tarn Hows is maintained by a dam at the south west corner and circumnavigated by a broad, level path, providing access to all.

In addition to the summit outcrop, somewhat optimistically titled Black Crag on maps, there are other tops at Great Cobble and Stephen How to the north, and Arnside and Torver Intakes to the south.

200 yards to the east a prominent cairn marks the best viewpoint for Windermere, whilst northerly views can be improved by the short march to Great Cobble.

The panorama takes in both the high Coniston and Langdale Fells, and the lowlands and lakes to the south and west, a fine distillation of what Cumbria has to offer.