Mellbreak
512m (1680ft)
The Western Fells, The Lake District, Cumbria, England
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Vital Statistics:
| Length: | 6.5ml (10.5km) |
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| Ascent: | 1,877ft (572m) |
| Time: | 4.25hrs |
| Grade: |  (Moderate) |
Route Summary:
Lanthwaite - Scale Hill - Scalehill Bridge - Muncaster House - Loweswater - Low Park - Mellbreak (North Top) - Mellbreak - Black Beck (Mosedale) - Scale Knott - Scale Beck - High Ling Crag - Low Ling Crag - Crummock Water - Lanthwaite
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Vital Statistics:
| Length: | 6.25mls (10km) |
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| Ascent: | 6ft (770m) |
| Time: | 5 hrs |
| Grade: |  (Moderate) |
Route Summary:
Maggie's Bridge (Loweswater) - Loweswater - Kirkgate Farm - Raven Crag - White Crag - Mellbreak (North Top) - Mellbreak - Mosedale Beck (Loweswater) - Thrang Crags - Hen Comb - Little Dodd (Loweswater Fell) - Mosedale Beck (Loweswater) - Kirkgate Farm - Loweswater - Maggie's Bridge (Loweswater)
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Vital Statistics:
| Length: | 9.5ml (15km) |
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| Ascent: | 3,666ft (1,117m) |
| Time: | 7.25hrs |
| Grade: |  (Hard) |
Route Summary:
Maggie's Bridge (Loweswater) - Loweswater - High Nook Farm - Highnook Beck - Holme Wood - Holme Beck - Burnbank Fell - Sharp Knott - Blake Fell - Fothergill Head - Gavel Fell - Grain Gill - Whiteoak Moss - Hen Comb - Thrang Crags - Mosedale (Loweswater) - Mosedale Beck (Loweswater) - Mellbreak - Mellbreak (North Top) - White Crag - Loweswater Village - Maggie's Bridge (Loweswater)
Fellow go4awalkers who have already walked, climbed, summited & bagged Mellbreak
Caroline Winter walked up on July 12th, 2025 [from/via/route] Lane by Kirkstile Inn, flank of Mellbreak North top, scale force, crummock lake [with] Solo [weather] Heat wave - Desperately hot, so dipped under scale force falls & then a dip in the lake at Low Ling crags. Bitten by a few horse flies. No parking allowed at the inn at weekends unless booked & all the lanes packed with cars.
Ian Ashton climbed it on February 15th, 2025 [with] Ella
Geoff Hand bagged it on September 17th, 2024 [from/via/route] Walk C212 Burnbank fell, Blake fell, Gavel fell, Hen Comb & Mellbreak from Loweswater. What a lovely area, although quite wet. Route finding early on was difficult but once on Burnbank it was quite straight forward. Weather was superb, blue sky all day. Loweswater is lovely. [with] Tess, my Jack Russell [weather] Lovely blue sky all day & warm! - Finding the way up Burnbank was difficult as there didn't appear to be any paths, but after that it was plain sailing. Great climb down Mell break!
Christine Shepherd hiked it 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 summited 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 conquered it 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 scaled 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 walked up on July 26th, 2022 [from/via/route] c212 in reverse [with] Luke [weather] Sunny
John Tippins climbed it 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 bagged it on August 28th, 2021 [from/via/route] Loweswater [with] Roco [weather] Sunny
Michael Austin hiked it on June 15th, 2021 [from/via/route] C212
Claire Murray summited 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 conquered it 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!!!
Nick Dobson scaled on August 29th, 2020 [from/via/route] Lanthwaite Green car park [with] Margaret and Ralph [weather] Cold but bright clear day. - Ascended the north top through the crags continuing to the south top & returned along the shore path of Crummock Water
Dave Eyes walked up on August 21st, 2019 [from/via/route] Walked in from our accommodation near Loweswater. Ascended up the almost vertical front face & then walked over the top to the summit. Caried on down the back & returned along the shore of Crummock Water [with] Christine Eyes [weather] Cloudy with a bit of Sun. some great views.
Andrew Johnson climbed it on December 27th, 2019 [from/via/route] Kirkstile [with] Tom,Tim and dogs [weather] Overcast? Cold wind.
John Bryers bagged it on July 9th, 2019 [from/via/route] Parked below Kirkstile Inn uing c421 walking guide. [with] With Mya my faithful 12 year old Patterdale Terrier. [weather] Started out OK, but soon light rain & mist above 1,000ft. Wet in the grassy areas of the walk. - c421 accurate.
Wayne Baxter hiked it on April 5th, 2019 [from/via/route] Loweswater, Mellbreak, steep down hil (but could not find path) across Mosedale Beck at a steel bridge, steep up hill climb to Hen Comb, Loweswater. Had to get our feet wet to cross Mosedale Beck [with] Sue [weather] Cloudy all day but dry - Not a nice walk two very steep climbs & boots & socks off to get back to main path
Richard Marshall summited on March 24th, 2019 [from/via/route] C212 [with] Bo [weather] Cloudy/sunny. Very Windy at times.
Phillip Bulley conquered it on July 12th, 2018 [from/via/route] Via roadside parking. [with] Ruby. [weather] Sunny & hot
John Almond scaled on September 2nd, 2017 [from/via/route] go4awalk c212 from Maggie's Bridge, Loweswater - Burnbank Fell - Blake Fell - Gavel Fell - Hen Comb - MELLBREAK, south & north tops - Wainwright 115 [with] Solo [weather] Good. - Slow descent of Hen Comb & rough crossing of Mosedale, before climbing on to south flank of Mellbreak - no path & not recommended! Didn't descend White Crag - retraced path from Mellbreak north top, then traversed down a path to Mosedale, joining a good level path back to Loweswater.
Craig Steeland walked up on October 20th, 2016 [from/via/route] Loweswater [with] on my own [weather] partly cloudy
Mark Davidson climbed it on June 8th, 2003 [with] Mike [weather] Clear but hazy
Adrian Sherriff bagged it on September 9th, 2014 [from/via/route] c212
Jon Mapp hiked it on July 23rd, 2016 [from/via/route] c212 [with] Suzzanné, Caroline and Robin [weather] Dry but cloudy, & a little windy. - A horrible walk - after Gavel fell there is no clear path to Hen comb just find a way across the bog - not enjoyable at all, the route down from Hen Comb to Mellbreak was none existent & decided to come down from the summit of Mellbreak & not complete the walk down the scree.
Christina Lander summited on July 24th, 2016 [from/via/route] Lanthwaite Green - Kirkdale - Mellbreak - Crummock Water - Lanthwaite Green [with] Dick, Kath & Mick [weather] Mostly cloudy & wet, cleared up later
Victoria Bates conquered it on February 25th, 2016 [from/via/route] Buttermere with Hen Comb [with] Mark - Ekkkkk
Sandra Wallace scaled on February 15th, 2016 [from/via/route] From kirks tile up the front onto the north top along the ridge & down to mosedale bog along and up Hen Combe. Down to kirks tile. Fell in the river, had hot chocolate in the kirkstile. [with] Ian [weather] Fine cold with hoar frost on the ground - River was bigger than usual. Tried to use stones to cross as Ian had but they were icy & I fell on my back.. Everything wet. Found going up hen Combe hard,
David Noble walked up on November 21st, 2015 [from/via/route] Maggies Bridge [with] Chris and Jack [weather] First light snow of the winter wind 26.7mph & -3 degrees C
Elaine Evans climbed it on September 18th, 2015 [from/via/route] From Kirkstile Inn, along riverside & up to Mellbreak [with] Sue [weather] Beautiful - sunny with a light refreshing breeze - Ground very boggy in places.
Anthony Scott bagged it on August 30th, 2015 [from/via/route] Maggie's Bridge [with] me [weather] Perfect!
Claire Lloyd hiked it on April 27th, 2011 [from/via/route] From Scalehill Bridge
Harry Meijer summited on June 29th, 2015 [from/via/route] custom walk [with] The Lake District Walker
Christine Knowles conquered it on May 10th, 2015 [from/via/route] Loweswater up side path, not the front [with] Graham [weather] Absolutely dreadful, driving rain, 30 - 45mph winds.
Kevin Parnham scaled on May 12th, 2015 [from/via/route] Maggies Bridge,Loweswater via Hen Comb [with] Jo [weather] Windy but dry to this point - Boggy walk from Hen Comb. Tough climb up & rained heavily on descent from North top
Tracey Cowell walked up on November 28th, 2014 [with] Sister [weather] Sunny
Darren Wilson climbed it on June 7th, 2014 [from/via/route] Buttermere, Melbreak, Hencombe Crummack water [with] Crabs
Michael Vaughn bagged it on June 19th, 2014 [from/via/route] Maggie's Bridge [with] alone [weather] partly sunny
Charlie Housley hiked it on June 12th, 2014 [from/via/route] Parked at Loweswater & took the direct route via Raven Crag & White Crag. [with] Solo. [weather] Glorious...even at 08.00hrs. - I've viewed Mellbreak from afar many times & although AW describes a route via the north face up through the scree I've often thought, surely not. Today was the day that I was convinced of its existence.
Clive Ward summited on August 25th, 2007 [from/via/route] Scalehill Bridge car park, Loweswater, Kirkgate, Mosedale. Headed south from summit then east to lake. [with] Helen, Robbie, Hazel, Clive, Anna Johnny. - When we were staying in Lamplugh just before Helen's 50th
Gill Watson conquered it on April 16th, 2011 [from/via/route] from loweswater [with] G
Jeanette Coward scaled during July, 2013 [from/via/route] From Loweswater, up the northern end - harder than expected!
Darren Mortimer walked up on April 27th, 2013 [from/via/route] Loweswater [with] Dermot Palmer [weather] Sunny & windy
Paul Hughes climbed it on March 29th, 2013 [from/via/route] Loweswater [with] Fleur [weather] Cold, clear & sunny. Bitter easterly wind. Snow in sheltered gullies.
Dale Verrall bagged it on November 21st, 2011 [from/via/route] Lowswater [with] Amber [weather] Sunny - Quick up & down
Stephen Byrne, Neil Smith, Patrick Rogozinski, Erin Ryan, Melanie Dunn, Jenny Godfrey, David Watson, Adrian Roberts, Louis Smith, David Butterfield, David Shaw, John Walter, David Laws, Claire Rigg, Adam Beeby, David Hickin, Louise Sandwith, Pam Armstrong, Linda Mckeogh, Simon Duerden, Colin Egan, Jonathan Tobin, Jill Dean, Gordon Lee, Paul Booth, Tracey Cordes, Trevor Williams, Rob Barklamb, Paul Henderson, Libby Burns, John Cuthbert, Stephen Millington, Andy Nicholls, Ray O'hara and John Southward have all walked, climbed & bagged Mellbreak.To add (or remove) your name and experiences on this page - Log On and edit your Personal Mountain Bagging Record
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More Photographs & Pictures of views from, on or of Mellbreak
The flank of Hay Stacks (Haystacks), High Crag and High Stile (left), Mellbreak, Buttermere and Crummock Water (centre) with Grasmoor and High Snockrigg (right) from Fleetwith Pike
Mellbreak, Crummock Water and Grasmoor from the summit of Red Pike (Buttermere)
Whiteside (Crummock) (centre left) and Grasmoor (centre right) and the shoulder of Mellbreak (far right) from above High Nook Farm, Loweswater
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, Grasmoor and the shoulder of Robinson (right) from the summit of Fleetwith Pike
Mellbreak taken in the evening sunlight from the Kirkstile Inn in Loweswater Village
The summit shelter, Mellbreak, Rannerdale Knotts, Buttermere, Grasmoor, Whiteless Pike, Wandope, Crag Hill (Eel Crag), Sail and Knott Rigg from the summit of Robinson
Buttermere Lake - with the lower slopes of High Stile (left), Hen Comb (centre) and Mellbreak (right)
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