Route: Hencomb
Area: Western Lake District
Date of walk: 8th June 2013
Walkers: Andrew
Distance: 7.5 miles
Ascent: 1,300 feet
For the fourth day in a row it was wall to wall sunshine in Lorton Vale, so another walk was on the cards. I decided to visit a local fell, Hencomb, which has lovely views from the top
In order to add Crummock Water to the itinerary, I parked in the National Trust car park at Lanthwaite Woods, and walked down the wide track to the head of the lake. The view was as stunning as ever
I then made my way across the heel of Mellbreak and crossed Mosedale Beck over the stepping stones. The ascent of Hencomb is straighforward, and at the top there were great views over to Buttermere, and back over Lorton Vale
I descended the same way as I’d come, and popped in to the Kirkstile Inn before I went back to the car and made the short trip back to Millbeck. It had been a wonderful morning walk
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The track through Lanthwaite Woods to the head of Crummock Water
Crummock Water - and Bonnie
Mellbreak
Crossing the footbridge where the River Cocker begins its journey from Crummock Water
The quiet lane leading to Park Bridge, the nursery slopes of Hencomb are ahead
Park Bridge
Flass Wood, with Mellbreak looming ahead
Crossing Mosedale Beck, Bonnie’s last chance for a cooling swim before the hard work begins - Hencomb lies ahead
Looking back to Whiteside and Lorton Vale from the start of the climb
Little Dodd ahead, with Hencomb further along
Summit cairn of Hencomb
Buttermere - the long distance views are hazy again as they have been all week, but no complaints from me
Heading back down the nose of Hencomb, Loweswater on the left and Lorton Vale on the right, separated by Low Fell
Mellbreak, with Whiteside and Grasmoor behind
The track leading to Loweswater
Whiteside and Grasmoor again
It was hot, I was thirsty, it was lunchtime - resistance was futile
I can’t think of a better way to celebrate a golden day in Loweswater
