Great Borne, Hen Comb and Gavel Fell
3 Wainwrights in the central and western Lake District, climbed together from Bowness.
- Distance
- 10.5 km
- Ascent
- 850 m
- Time
- 4–5.5 h
- Grade
- Moderate
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 616 m
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About this walk
Great Borne, Hen Comb and Gavel Fell is a moderate 10.5 km circular walk with 850 m of ascent, taking 4 to 5.5 hours. It starts at Bowness (grid reference NY 109 159). It climbs 3 listed hills, the highest Great Borne at 616 m.
Great Borne, Hen Comb and Gavel Fell are 3 of Wainwright's 214 fells, close together in the central and western Lake District. The highest, Great Borne, reaches 616 m (2,021 ft).
This route starts from Bowness and follows paths for most of the way. It links the summits by the easiest line between them, then returns to the start.
Route
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1
The approach
From Bowness, follow the path towards Great Borne.
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2
The summits
Climb Great Borne, then continue to Hen Comb and Gavel Fell.
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3
Return
Descend and return to the start.
Summits
Questions about this walk
- How long does Great Borne, Hen Comb and Gavel Fell take?
- Most walkers take 4–5.5 hours for the 10.5 km route, which has 850 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 Bowness (grid reference NY 109 159). Use a car park if there's one nearby; otherwise park considerately and 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. Fell paths for most of the way: steep, stony or boggy in places.
- Which hills does it climb?
- Great Borne (616 m, Wainwright, Hewitt); Gavel Fell (524 m, Wainwright); Hen Comb (506 m, Wainwright).
- 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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