“The start up the steep, craggy north ridge looks rather intimidating but is really - especially after a pint at the inn - a very pleasing scramble through heathery outcrops with magnificent aerial views”

A Harry Griffin

A wonderful ascent from the Kirkstile Inn at Loweswater, Mellbreak surprises with it's stunning views, which you come across often almost by surprise when turning a corner around a crag on the ascent.

Stunning views over Crummock Water are the reward for the steep climb to Mellbreak and a descent by Scale Force, the highest waterfall in the Lake District, and returning either along the Crummock Water lakeshore or over the summit of Hen Comb.

Summits included on this route:
Mellbreak512 metres / 1680 feet
Hen Comb509 metres / 1670 feet

“there is, of course, a natural affinity between mountains and lakes; they have developed side by side in the making of the earth”

A Wainwright

From the Kirkstile Inn at Loweswater we will climb the northern ridge of Mellbreak, which from the inn looks an intimidating climb, but from closer in there will be seen a good route climbing around the crags to the summit ridge.

The path around the crags is a great climb, a new view is unveiled at each turn in the path and once the north summit is reached a full panorama is revealed.

An easy walk along the ridge leads to the slightly higher south top of Mellbreak and a great view down to Buttermere.

From the south top we will descend south crossing to Scale Force, the highest waterfall in the Lake District.

From Scale Force we will either descend to the Crummock Water lake-shore and follow the scenic lake-shore path back to Loweswater or if preferred we will climb to the summit of Hen Combe and descend the north ridge back to Loweswater and the Kirkstile Inn.

Each participant will be required to bring suitable equipment for their chosen event, please see Kit List tab above.

Where to meet: The Kirkstile Inn, Loweswater
Postcode: CA13 0RU
Grid Reference: NY 141 209

Directions

From Keswick: Leave Keswick on the A66 turning off at Braithwaite, following the signposts for Whinlatter through the village.
Follow this road over Whinlatter Pass and descend to Lorton, when the B5289 is reached turn left and continue on this road until Loweswater is reached. The Kirkstile Inn is signposted down the lane to the left.

From Cockermouth: Leave Cockermouth on the Lorton Road, leaving town opposite Sainsburys. Follow this road through the village of Low Lorton and continue to Loweswater. The Kirkstile Inn is signposted down the lane to the left.

Bus Services

There are no buses to Loweswater.

Stagecoach bus timetables can be viewed here

Each participant is expected to bring suitable personal equipment for the event.
This should include the following:

Summer Events:
(November - March)

Walking shoes / Boots
Waterproof clothing (Jacket and trousers)
Suitable clothing for walking (no jeans)
Warm tops
Packed lunch
Spare clothing
Water
Hat
Gloves

Winter Events:
(April - October)

Walking Boots
Waterproof clothing (Jacket and trousers)
Suitable clothing for walking (no jeans)
Warm tops
Packed lunch
Spare clothing
Water
Hat
Gloves
Torch (preferably a headtorch)
Spare batteries for the above
Spare Gloves
Flask & Hot Drink

The Following equipment may also be useful if owned:

Snow Goggles
Gaiters

The following equipment will be provided by The Lake District Walker should winter conditions require:

Ice Axe
Crampons

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Is there a minimum number of participants for this event to go ahead?

Posted by , Thursday, 9 November 2017 on product Mellbreak & Hen Comb

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Is there a minimum number of participants for this event to go ahead?

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Posted by John Scadding on Thursday, 9 November 2017

No, there is no minimum number for this event, if 1 person books then it will go ahead

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What is the minimum age for children on this event?

Posted by , Thursday, 12 October 2017 on product Mellbreak & Hen Comb

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What is the minimum age for children on this event?

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Posted by John Scadding on Thursday, 12 October 2017

We do not have a set minimum age for this event, however, you know your child best, therefore please bear in mind this is an open event of varying ages, if you are not confident your child can complete this event then hiring a private guide could be a more suitable option.

As this is an open event all under 18's must be accompanied by an adult.

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What happens if the weather is bad?

Posted by , Thursday, 12 October 2017 on product Mellbreak & Hen Comb

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What happens if the weather is bad?

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Posted by John Scadding on Thursday, 12 October 2017
We plan to walk whatever the weather, unless it is dangerous to do so.

Mountain weather can be a little unpredictable, but we do keep an eye on the forecasts leading up to walks, should the forecast mean that the walk is not possible then we will contact you as soon as we have the forecast and offer you the following options:
- A more suitable walk on the same date taking into consideration the weather conditions
- A transfer to the same walk on another date
- A full refund

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Are dogs allowed on this walk?

Posted by , Monday, 18 September 2017 on product Mellbreak & Hen Comb

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Are dogs allowed on this walk?

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Posted by John Scadding on Monday, 18 September 2017

Yes, dogs are allowed on all our walks.

However we do cross farmland and common land where animals will be grazing, there will be large sections of the walk, if not all, where dogs will be required to be on a lead.

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