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Hen Comb Summit

Hen Comb Summit

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Hen Comb Summit

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Lake District National Park

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Location: Loweswater, Allerdale, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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David Howells

June 14, 2021

Hiking

I hiked this as a group of five Wainwrights (Burnbank Fell 475m, Blake Fell 573m, Gavel Fell 526m, Hen Comb 509m and Mellbreak 512m). It was a loop from Stuart Marshal's Wainwright book (Route No 34). World class picture postcard views!

Adventurer Nic

May 21, 2021

Hiking

For me, the best thing about hiking to the summit of Hen Comb is to enjoy the view towards Buttermere and Fleetwith Pike. At 1,670 feet (509 m), it's not the biggest fell in the Lake District National Park and it's largely surrounded by very boggy ground, but the ascent is worth it. Make sure you pop in for a drink at the Kirkstile Inn before you leave the area.

elisedowning

June 27, 2023

Running

Good views over the surrounding fells and glimpses of Buttermere and Loweswater on the way up/down depending on your route.

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Elevation 580 m

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Wednesday 6 May

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Location: Loweswater, Allerdale, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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