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Mellbreak
512m (1680ft)

The Western Fells, The Lake District, Cumbria, England


Record Mellbreak as Bagged, Climbed & Conquered


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Wainwright
(No. 168)

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English Dewey
156th highest in England,
358th in England & Wales

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English Marilyn
75th highest in England,
962nd highest in Great Britain

Walk Mellbreak walking UK Mountains in The Western Fells The Lake District National Park Cumbria, England

The view from the summit of Mellbreak

Photo: Andy Malcolm

You can find Mellbreak & all the walks that climb it on these unique free-to-access Interactive Walk Planning Maps: (click/TAP to select)

The Lake District National Park


1:25,000 scale OS Explorer Map (the ones with orange/yellow covers):

OL4 The English Lakes - North Western area


1:50,000 scale OS Landranger Map (the ones with pink/magenta covers):

89 West Cumbria, Cockermouth & Wast Water


See Mellbreak and the surrounding tops on our free-to-access 'Google Style' Peak Bagging Maps:

See Mellbreak and the surrounding tops on our downloadable PDF Peak Bagging Maps:

NB: Whether you print off a copy on to paper or download it to your phone, these PDF Peak Baggers Maps will prove incredibly useful when your are up there on the tops and you cannot get a phone signal!


You can walk to the top of Mellbreak by using any of these 3 easy‑to‑follow route maps:
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Walk c354 Mellbreak from Lanthwaite Wood

Short easy scramble to fine views

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Vital Statistics:

Length: 6.5ml (10.5km)
Ascent:1,877ft (572m)
Time:4.25hrs
Grade:Walk Grade 5 Icon (Moderate)
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Walk c421 Mellbreak and Hen Comb from Loweswater

Short ridge ascent (scramble) to fine views

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Vital Statistics:

Length: 6.25mls (10km)
Ascent:6ft (770m)
Time:5 hrs
Grade:Walk Grade 6 Icon (Moderate)
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Walk c212 Burnbank Fell, Gavel Fell, Hen Comb and Mellbreak from Loweswater

High level walk away from the crowds

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Vital Statistics:

Length: 9.5ml (15km)
Ascent:3,666ft (1,117m)
Time:7.25hrs
Grade:Walk Grade 7 Icon (Hard)

Other walkers who hiked, climbed, bagged and summited Mellbreak Fellow go4awalkers who have already walked, climbed, summited & bagged Mellbreak

Christine Shepherd walked up Mellbreak on May 30th, 2010 [from/via/route] Used walk c212 from Maggie's Bridge Climbed Mellbreak again on 25.09.2021. Went up the scramble & loved it. Climbed up the nose again on 24.2.24 [with] On my own [weather] Bight & sunny - This was the last fell of a good days walking. The descent to Loweswater was a bit steep though!

Simon Myerscough climbed Mellbreak on November 5th, 2023 [from/via/route] Buttermere NT car park - was meant to start from Lanthwaite car park but couldn't find it. [with] Joanne [weather] Light winds & sunny spells - Steep scramble (loose rocks) to start climb

Richard Fulcher bagged Mellbreak on August 1st, 2022 [from/via/route] Parked near phone box in Loweswater & walked towards Mellbreak, ascending White Crag navigating the scree carefully. We walked from the north peak to the south & then down the other side, walking back alongside Crummock Water. Finished with a pint in the gardens of the hotel in Loweswater. [with] Jen [weather] Fine day with some wind on the tops.

Richard Marchant hiked Mellbreak 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 summited Mellbreak on July 26th, 2022 [from/via/route] c212 in reverse [with] Luke [weather] Sunny

John Tippins conquered Mellbreak 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.

Pete George scaled Mellbreak on August 28th, 2021 [from/via/route] Loweswater [with] Roco [weather] Sunny

Michael Austin walked up Mellbreak on June 15th, 2021 [from/via/route] C212

Claire Murray climbed Mellbreak 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 bagged Mellbreak on October 26th, 2020 [from/via/route] Up from Kirkstile Inn [with] Jamie [weather] Wild overnight with heavy hail, stream fuller, cloud at 1500 - wet & wild hail on way to southern peak - A bit tricky up face, glad we went up rather than other way round. Nice easy off to Mosedale - great fun finished a great weekend!!!

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More Photographs & Pictures of views from, on or of Mellbreak

Whiteside (Crummock) (left), Mellbreak (centre) and Fellbarrow (right) from Setmurthy Common (Watch Hill)

Whiteside (Crummock) (left), Mellbreak (centre) and Fellbarrow (right) from Setmurthy Common (Watch Hill)

Photo: Christine Shepherd (590)

Icicles on Mellbreak

Icicles on Mellbreak

Photo: David Hayter (120)

Mellbreak from Darling Fell

Mellbreak from Darling Fell

Photo: David Hayter (151)

Mellbreak from near Maggie s Bridge, Loweswater

Mellbreak from near Maggie s Bridge, Loweswater

Photo: Raymond Brown (30)

Whiteside (Crummock) (centre left) and Grasmoor (centre right) and the shoulder of Mellbreak (far right) from above High Nook Farm, Loweswater

Whiteside (Crummock) (centre left) and Grasmoor (centre right) and the shoulder of Mellbreak (far right) from above High Nook Farm, Loweswater

Photo: Raymond Brown (31)

The summit shelter, Mellbreak, Rannerdale Knotts, Buttermere, Grasmoor, Whiteless Pike, Wandope, Crag Hill (Eel Crag), Sail and Knott Rigg from the summit of Robinson

The summit shelter, Mellbreak, Rannerdale Knotts, Buttermere, Grasmoor, Whiteless Pike, Wandope, Crag Hill (Eel Crag), Sail and Knott Rigg from the summit of Robinson

Photo: Chris Brankin (30)

High Stile (left) Buttermere, Mellbreak, Rannerdale Knotts, High Snockrigg and Grasmoor (right) from the summit of Fleetwith Pike

High Stile (left) Buttermere, Mellbreak, Rannerdale Knotts, High Snockrigg and Grasmoor (right) from the summit of Fleetwith Pike

Photo: Michael Lee (3)

Looking across the bluebells and Crummock Water towards Mellbreak from Rannerdale Knotts

Looking across the bluebells and Crummock Water towards Mellbreak from Rannerdale Knotts

Photo: Andy Malcolm (53)

Mellbreak (left) and Mellbreak (North Top) (right) from Lanthwaite Green

Mellbreak (left) and Mellbreak (North Top) (right) from Lanthwaite Green

Photo: Richard Leonard (3)

Mellbreak

Mellbreak

Photo: David Hayter (114)

The cairn on the North West end of the Carling Knott ridge with Whiteside (Crummock), Grasmoor, Crummock Water and Mellbreak beyond

The cairn on the North West end of the Carling Knott ridge with Whiteside (Crummock), Grasmoor, Crummock Water and Mellbreak beyond

Photo: Raymond Brown (34)

Mellbreak, Mellbreak (North Top), Gavel Fell, Blake Fell, Carling Knott, Burnbank Fell and Loweswater Fell featuring Darling Fell, Low Fell and Fellbarrow from Lanthwaite Green

Mellbreak, Mellbreak (North Top), Gavel Fell, Blake Fell, Carling Knott, Burnbank Fell and Loweswater Fell featuring Darling Fell, Low Fell and Fellbarrow from Lanthwaite Green

Photo: A. Wainwright (49)

High Snockrigg summit with Red Pike (Buttermere) (left), Mellbreak (back centre) and Rannerdale Knotts ((right) surrounding Crummock Water in the background

High Snockrigg summit with Red Pike (Buttermere) (left), Mellbreak (back centre) and Rannerdale Knotts ((right) surrounding Crummock Water in the background

Photo: Christine Shepherd (710)

Grasmoor summit from Mellbreak

Grasmoor summit from Mellbreak

Photo: David Hayter (121)

Frozen path on Mellbreak North end

Frozen path on Mellbreak North end

Photo: David Hayter (123)

Mellbreak, Buttermere and Rannerdale Knotts from Robinson

Mellbreak, Buttermere and Rannerdale Knotts from Robinson

Photo: Chris Brankin (28)

Rannerdale Knotts (foreground) and Crummack Water with Mellbreak beyond from High Snockrigg

Rannerdale Knotts (foreground) and Crummack Water with Mellbreak beyond from High Snockrigg

Photo: Mike Knipe (143)

Seat (Buttermere), Gamlin End, High Crag (Buttermere), Mellbreak, Crummock Water, Buttermere Village, Rannerdale Knotts and the shoulder of Grasmoor from the summit of Hay Stacks (Haystacks)

Seat (Buttermere), Gamlin End, High Crag (Buttermere), Mellbreak, Crummock Water, Buttermere Village, Rannerdale Knotts and the shoulder of Grasmoor from the summit of Hay Stacks (Haystacks)

Photo: Peter Dryden (20)

Loweswater from Mellbreak

Loweswater from Mellbreak

Photo: David Hayter (115)

Mellbreak with Grasmoor beyond from Hen Comb

Mellbreak with Grasmoor beyond from Hen Comb

Photo: Raymond Brown (49)


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