Hen Comb

Hen Comb is a 509-meter summit in the Lake District with a linear ridge rising southward from Loweswater valley. The ascent crosses grassy slopes and moorland that display gentler terrain on one side and steeper drops on the other.

The mountain was shaped by lead mining beginning in 1864 when Whiteoak Mine opened on its northwestern slopes. This activity ceased in 1891, leaving behind evidence of mining operations that remain visible today.

The mountain forms part of the Loweswater Fells and offers views across the Western Fells landscape. Walkers move through open grassland and moorland as they make their way upward, shaping how people experience the ridge.

The main access point is from Church Bridge in Loweswater, where a trail of about 2.3 miles (3.7 kilometers) climbs with roughly 400 meters of elevation gain. The walk typically takes around 90 minutes, though this varies depending on weather conditions and individual pace.

Mosedale Beck, which must be crossed near the summit, changes its water level rapidly during rainfall and creates variable crossing conditions. This shifting stream makes each season a different experience for hikers reaching this point.