Routes up
Mellbreak North Top routes: 5 ways to the top
North Ridge RouteHiking · 5km · from Loweswater VillageModerate
This route ascends the northern ridge of Mellbreak, offering stunning views over Crummock Water and the surrounding fells, it is a straightforward hike with a steady climb.
Loweswater CircuitHiking · 10km · from Loweswater VillageModerate
This circuit takes you around Mellbreak, starting and ending in Loweswater, it offers a mix of lakeside paths and open fell walking with varied terrain.
Crummock Water ApproachHiking · 8km · from Crummock Water Car ParkModerate
Starting from the shores of Crummock Water, this route climbs steadily to the summit, providing excellent views of the lake and surrounding peaks.
Scale Force Waterfall RouteHiking · 9km · from Buttermere VillageModerate
This route includes a visit to Scale Force, the highest waterfall in the Lake District, before ascending Mellbreak, offering a scenic and varied hike.
South Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 6km · from Loweswater VillageGrade 1 Scramble
The South Ridge Scramble involves some easy scrambling sections, providing an adventurous ascent with panoramic views, suitable for those with a head for heights.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Mellbreak North Top today?
Mellbreak North Top today (updated 23:35, 27 Oct): up to 10°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 2°C, summit wind 33 mph gusting 41 mph, 100% chance of rain. A marginal day for the hills. Best day this week: Saturday, summit gusts 9 mph.
Mellbreak North Top weather today
Dense drizzle, up to 10°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 2°C, summit wind 33 mph gusting 41 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Mellbreak North Top weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: overcast, up to 11°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 4°C, summit wind 23 mph gusting 28 mph, 80% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Mellbreak North Top weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: fog, up to 9°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 1°C, summit wind 6 mph gusting 9 mph, 4% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 1 November: mostly dry, up to 9°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -2°C, summit wind 13 mph gusting 16 mph, 6% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Mellbreak North Top summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodayDense drizzle | Marginal | 10°/7° | 2° | 33/41 | 100% |
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| TomorrowOvercast | Marginal | 11°/8° | 4° | 23/28 | 80% |
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| Fri 30Overcast | Marginal | 10°/7° | 4° | 25/31 | 6% |
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| Sat 31Fog | Good | 9°/4° | 1° | 6/9 | 4% |
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| Sun 1Light drizzle | Good | 9°/1° | -2° | 13/16 | 6% |
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| Mon 2Fog | Good | 7°/-2° | -4° | 11/14 | 2% |
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| Tue 3Overcast | Good | 9°/-2° | -5° | 6/12 | 2% |
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Mellbreak North Top 14-day weather forecast: days 8 to 13, less certain
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| Wed 4Fog | Good | 9°/1° | -2° | 5/9 | 0% |
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| Thu 5Fog | Good | 7°/1° | -2° | 5/10 | 2% |
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| Fri 6Fog | Good | 7°/-1° | -4° | 8/11 | 10% |
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| Sat 7Partly cloudy | Good | 8°/2° | -1° | 11/19 | 12% |
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| Sun 8Fog | Good | 7°/1° | -1° | 7/12 | 21% |
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| Mon 9Fog | Good | 6°/-2° | -5° | 7/10 | 27% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Mellbreak North Top each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 509m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Mellbreak North Top each night this week, from cloud cover, moonlight and local light pollution.
Snow · 7 days
No snow is forecast at the summit in the next 7 days.
Sun today
Sunrise 07:07, sunset 16:46
9h 39m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:00 and starts 15:52. From the summit you see the sun 07:02 to 16:50.
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About Mellbreak North Top
Mellbreak North Top is 509 m (1,670 ft) high with 63 m of prominence. It is in Lake District C&W, England. OS grid reference NY143194. It is the 44th highest of the 70 summits Peakify lists in Lake District C&W. The nearest summits are Mellbreak (1.0 km), Hen Comb (1.7 km) and Low Fell (3.2 km).
How high is Mellbreak North Top?
Mellbreak North Top is 509 metres high with 63 metres of prominence.
Where is Mellbreak North Top?
Mellbreak North Top is listed in Lake District C&W, England.
Are there routes for Mellbreak North Top?
Peakify lists 5 routes for Mellbreak North Top, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is North Ridge Route (5km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Mellbreak North Top today?
Peakify rates each day on the summit Good, Marginal or Poor from the forecast summit wind, gusts, chance of rain and wind chill. Wind of 40 mph or gusts of 65 mph make it Poor; wind of 25 mph, gusts of 45 mph, a 60% chance of rain or a feels-like temperature of -8°C or below make it Marginal. Today's and tomorrow's ratings are at the top of this page. The rating covers the weather only: also check your route, daylight, kit and experience, and in winter whether you need an ice axe and crampons.
What is the weather on Mellbreak North Top tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: overcast, up to 11°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 4°C, summit wind 23 mph gusting 28 mph, 80% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
What is the weather on Mellbreak North Top this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: fog, up to 9°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 1°C, summit wind 6 mph gusting 9 mph, 4% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunday 1 November: mostly dry, up to 9°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -2°C, summit wind 13 mph gusting 16 mph, 6% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Mellbreak North Top?
The page includes cached mountain forecast context, snow outlook, dark-sky signals, cloud-inversion information, sunrise, sunset, and summit planning details where available.
Peakify is run by Sam Tyler, who has climbed Yr Wyddfa 22 times. The forecast refreshes every hour; how our forecast works.
