Combe Head and Dovenest Top
2 Hewitts in Lake District, climbed together from Seathwaite.
- Distance
- 6.7 km
- Ascent
- 630 m
- Time
- 2.5–3.5 h
- Grade
- Moderate
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 735 m
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About this walk
Combe Head and Dovenest Top is a moderate 6.7 km circular walk with 630 m of ascent, taking 2.5 to 3.5 hours. It starts at Seathwaite (grid reference NY 235 122). It climbs 2 listed hills, the highest Combe Head at 735 m.
Combe Head and Dovenest Top are Hewitts in Lake District, close enough to climb together. The higher, Combe Head, reaches 735 m (2,412 ft). Hewitts are the hills of England, Wales and Ireland over 2,000 ft (610 m) that rise at least 30 m above their surroundings.
This route starts from Seathwaite and crosses a lot of pathless hillside, so you'll need to navigate with a map and compass. It links the summits along the ridge between them, then returns to the start.
Route
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1
The approach
From Seathwaite, head across the hillside towards Combe Head.
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2
The summits
Climb Combe Head, then continue to Dovenest Top.
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3
Return
Descend and return to the start.
Summits
735 m
633 m
On the way
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Taylor Gill ForceWaterfall · 900 m from the route
Questions about this walk
- How long does Combe Head and Dovenest Top take?
- Most walkers take 2.5–3.5 hours for the 6.7 km route, which has 630 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Seathwaite (grid reference NY 235 122). Park considerately off the road; don't block gates, passing places or farm tracks.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Not easily: there's no regular bus or train to the start, so you'll need a car, a lift or a long walk in.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded moderate. Largely pathless hillside: rough, steep and boggy in places.
- Which hills does it climb?
- Combe Head (735 m, Hewitt); Dovenest Top (633 m, Hewitt).
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Before you go: Sheep graze the lower slopes: keep dogs on a lead, especially during lambing (April and May).
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