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Burnbank Fell
475m (1559ft)

The Western Fells, The Lake District, Cumbria, England


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Record Burnbank Fell as Bagged, Climbed & Conquered


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(No. 183)

You can find Burnbank Fell & all the walks that climb it on these unique free-to-access Interactive Walk Planning Maps: (click/TAP to select)

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See Burnbank Fell and the surrounding tops on our free-to-access 'Google Style' Peak Bagging Maps:

See Burnbank Fell and the surrounding tops on our downloadable PDF Peak Bagging Maps:

NB: Whether you print off a copy on to paper or download it to your phone, these PDF Peak Baggers Maps will prove incredibly useful when your are up there on the tops and you cannot get a phone signal!


You can walk to the top of Burnbank Fell by using any of these 3 easy‑to‑follow route maps:
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Walk c478 Burnbank Fell, Blake Fell and Gavel Fell from Loweswater

Fine high level walk

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Vital Statistics:

Length: 6.5mls (10.5km)
Ascent:2,025ft (617m)
Time:4½ hrs
Grade:Walk Grade 5 Icon (Moderate)
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Walk c413 Burnbank Fell, Gavel Fell and Hen Comb from Loweswater

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Vital Statistics:

Length: 8.5mls (13.5km)
Ascent:2,540ft (774m)
Time:6 hrs
Grade:Walk Grade 6 Icon (Moderate)
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Walk c212 Burnbank Fell, Gavel Fell, Hen Comb and Mellbreak from Loweswater

High level walk away from the crowds

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Vital Statistics:

Length: 9.5ml (15km)
Ascent:3,666ft (1,117m)
Time:7.25hrs
Grade:Walk Grade 7 Icon (Hard)

Other walkers who hiked, climbed, bagged and summited Burnbank Fell Fellow go4awalkers who have already walked, climbed, summited & bagged Burnbank Fell

Tim Winn walked up Burnbank Fell on October 25th, 2024 [from/via/route] Maggie's Bridge [with] Barry, Paul and Roger [weather] Dry.

Geoff Hand climbed Burnbank Fell on September 17th, 2024 [from/via/route] Walk C212 Burnbank fell, Blake fell, Gavel fell, Hen Comb & Mellbreak from Loweswater. What a lovely area, although quite wet. Route finding early on was difficult but once on Burnbank it was quite straight forward. Weather was superb, blue sky all day. Loweswater is lovely. [with] Tess, my Jack Russell [weather] Lovely blue sky all day & warm! - Finding the way up Burnbank was difficult as there didn't appear to be any paths, but after that it was plain sailing. Great climb down Mell break!

Caroline Winter bagged Burnbank Fell on August 16th, 2024 [from/via/route] Fell dyke CP, Cogra Moss reservoir, Blake fell, Burnbank Fell [with] Solo [weather] Warm, breezy in tops, excellent views over fells & Scottish Borders - Stunning scenery. Boggy walking to Burnbank fell- cairn by fence line

Richard Marchant hiked Burnbank Fell on November 12th, 2022 [from/via/route] Parked at Maggie's Bridge then walked up through Holme Wood on to Burbank Fell. From here I headed along a broad ridge on to Blake Fell & continued on to Gavel Fell staying high & heading South on the broad ridge. From Gavel I dropped down to Floutern Pass & headed East & then headed North up on to Hen Comb. Retracing my steps back to the pass I carried on Eastward & then picked up a path heading Northward on to Mellbreak & eventually over it & descended steeply in to Loweswater & back by road to the car. [with] On my Own [weather] Misty start to the Day with a slight breeze but brightened up by the afternoon

Paul Macey summited Burnbank Fell on July 25th, 2022 [from/via/route] c212 abandoned at Gravel Fell due to poor visibility [with] Luke [weather] Low cloud

John Tippins conquered Burnbank Fell on July 12th, 2022 [from/via/route] From Loweswater [with] Alone [weather] Overcast most of the day & very windy on top, but dry. Sunny late afternoon.

Richard Fulcher scaled Burnbank Fell on April 20th, 2022 [from/via/route] Parked in Maggies Bridge car park near Loweswater. Walked up through High Nook Farm & around the top of Holme Wood & then ascended up to Burnbank Fell. Continued on to Blake Fell, Gavel Fell & finally Hen Comb. Returned down Loweswater Fell to the hotel in Loweswater for a pint & a lager in the sun! [with] Jen [weather] A perfect day for walking - sunshine, light winds & some cloud in the afternoon. - Good packed lunch with chocolate biscuits & cake!

Christine Shepherd walked up Burnbank Fell on May 30th, 2010 [from/via/route] Used walk c212 from Maggie's Bridge at Loweswater. Climbed again using walk c413 on 14.10.21 [with] On my own [weather] Bright & clear - Bagged again while bagging Carling Knott on 5th September, 2018

Erin Ryan climbed Burnbank Fell on September 25th, 2021 - Lots of cloud

Pete George bagged Burnbank Fell on August 28th, 2021 [from/via/route] Loweswater [with] Roco [weather] Sunny

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More Photographs & Pictures of views from, on or of Burnbank Fell

Burnbank Fell summit cairn

Burnbank Fell summit cairn

Photo: Christine Shepherd (703)

Mellbreak, Mellbreak (North Top), Gavel Fell, Blake Fell, Carling Knott, Burnbank Fell and Loweswater Fell featuring Darling Fell, Low Fell and Fellbarrow from Lanthwaite Green

Mellbreak, Mellbreak (North Top), Gavel Fell, Blake Fell, Carling Knott, Burnbank Fell and Loweswater Fell featuring Darling Fell, Low Fell and Fellbarrow from Lanthwaite Green

Photo: A. Wainwright (49)

The cairn and fence on the summit of Burnbank Fell

The cairn and fence on the summit of Burnbank Fell

Photo: Christine Shepherd (523)

Gavel Fell, Blake Fell, Carling Knott, Burnbank Fell from Lanthwaite Green

Gavel Fell, Blake Fell, Carling Knott, Burnbank Fell from Lanthwaite Green

Photo: A. Wainwright (51)

Gavel Fell (left), Blake Fell, Carling Knott and Burnbank Fell from Lanthwaite Green

Gavel Fell (left), Blake Fell, Carling Knott and Burnbank Fell from Lanthwaite Green

Photo: Richard Leonard (4)

The summit cairn on the top of Burnbank Fell

The summit cairn on the top of Burnbank Fell

Photo: Christine Shepherd (838)

Hen Comb (left), Gavel Fell, Carling Knott and Burnbank Fell (right) from Scale Hill, Loweswater

Hen Comb (left), Gavel Fell, Carling Knott and Burnbank Fell (right) from Scale Hill, Loweswater

Photo: Philip Butler (10)

Loweswater and Burnbank Fell

Loweswater and Burnbank Fell

Photo: David Hayter (154)

Stile and cotton grass on the way from Burnbank Fell to Blake.

Stile and cotton grass on the way from Burnbank Fell to Blake.

Photo: Christine Shepherd (20)


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