Hen Comb
509m (1670ft)
The Western Fells, The Lake District, Cumbria, England
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Fellow go4awalkers who have already walked, climbed, summited & bagged Hen Comb
Christine Shepherd walked up Hen Comb on May 30th, 2010 [from/via/route] Walked from Maggie's Bridge using walk c212 Climbed again on 14.10.21 using walk c413 Climbed again on 24.2.24. [with] On my own [weather] Bright & sunny - On 24.2.24 I went up the nose of Mellbreak & after visiting both summits I went down in the middle of the too to the bridleway. I followed this towards the Mosedale Holly tree before crossing the bridge & going round the front on Hen Comb for an easy ascent. I then retraced my steps back to the bridleway & followed this back to Loweswater. Lovely.
Richard Marchant climbed Hen Comb on November 12th, 2022 [from/via/route] Parked at Maggie's Bridge then walked up through Holme Wood on to Burbank Fell. From here I headed along a broad ridge on to Blake Fell & continued on to Gavel Fell staying high & heading South on the broad ridge. From Gavel I dropped down to Floutern Pass & headed East & then headed North up on to Hen Comb. Retracing my steps back to the pass I carried on Eastward & then picked up a path heading Northward on to Mellbreak & eventually over it & descended steeply in to Loweswater & back by road to the car. [with] On my Own [weather] Misty start to the Day with a slight breeze but brightened up by the afternoon
Paul Macey bagged Hen Comb on July 26th, 2022 [from/via/route] c212 in reverse [with] Luke [weather] Sunny
John Tippins hiked Hen Comb on July 12th, 2022 [from/via/route] From Loweswater [with] Alone [weather] Overcast most of the day & very windy on top, but dry. Sunny late afternoon.
Richard Fulcher summited Hen Comb on April 20th, 2022 [from/via/route] Parked in Maggies Bridge car park near Loweswater. Walked up through High Nook Farm & around the top of Holme Wood & then ascended up to Burnbank Fell. Continued on to Blake Fell, Gavel Fell & finally Hen Comb. Returned down Loweswater Fell to the hotel in Loweswater for a pint & a lager in the sun! [with] Jen [weather] A perfect day for walking - sunshine, light winds & some cloud in the afternoon. - Good packed lunch with chocolate biscuits & cake!
Pete George conquered Hen Comb on August 28th, 2021 [from/via/route] Loweswater [with] Roco [weather] Sunny
Michael Austin scaled Hen Comb on October 13th, 2020 [from/via/route] C212
Claire Murray walked up Hen Comb on March 7th, 2021 [from/via/route] Burnbank Fell, Blake Fell, Gavel Fell, Hen Comb & Mellbeck from Loweswater [with] Vitor [weather] Lovely! - Lovely walk over peaty ground, would be very boggy in the rain
Chris Sheard climbed Hen Comb on October 25th, 2020 [from/via/route] Across from Gavel fell [with] Jamie [weather] Winds eased, warmed up 14c (wild overnight with heavy hail) - Nice easy off over Loweswater fell - Mosedale ford washed out wet boot stream crossing - great fun!!!
Christina Lander bagged Hen Comb on October 18th, 2020 [from/via/route] Maggie's Bridge, Loweswater - Mosedale Beck - Hen Comb - Gavel Fell - Blake Fell - Burnbank Fell - Holme Wood - Maggie's Bridge [with] Dick [weather] Bright start, then in the clouds on Hen Combe. Then bright with good visibility for the rest of the walk - Very boggy, might not do this exact walk again!
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