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Name: | Mabbin Crag |
Hill number: | 7699 |
Height: | 481.8m / 1581ft |
Parent (Ma): | 2603 Grayrigg Forest |
RHB Section: | 34C: Lake District - Eastern Fells |
Nuttall/Wainwright area: | Lake District - Far Eastern Fells |
County/UA: | Westmorland and Furness |
Catchment: | Kent, Catchment Boundaries, Lune |
Class: | Tump (400-499m), Subhump, Clem (Tu,4,sHu,Cm) |
Grid ref: | NY 56522 02213 |
Summit feature: | cairn |
Drop: | 97m |
Col: | 385m NY577003 |
OS map sheet(s): | (1:50k) 90 (1:25k) OL7N |
Survey: | obvious summit |
Change log: | show changes for this hill entry |
GPS data: | show GPS entries for this hill |
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Logged Descriptions (logged by 160 users) | By | Date of Ascent |
all the peaks on the south side of the vally | bardolph | 18/06/2023 |
From lay-by on A6 for round of Pipers Hill, Whinash, Winterscleugh, Whinfell Beacon, Castle Fell, Mabbin Crag and Ashtead Fell. Followed tracks all the way. Took just over 5 hours. Followed faint track from Castle fell to stile over wall and then boggy path through trees to top. | PeterD | 31/01/2023 |
Ran with ernie | studuncan | 19/11/2022 |
From Hucks Bridge over Ashstead Fell, Mabbin Crag, Whinfell Beacon and Greyrigg Forest, back along Borrowdale. | Clive G | 31/08/2022 |
From A6 Layby for a round of Whinash, Winterscleugh, Whinfell Beacon, Castle Fell, Mabbin Crag and Ashstead Fell. | rhalstead | 23/03/2022 |
Parked in layby by phonebox on A6 for a circuit of Borrowdale over 6 summits. 2/6 | PGCE | 18/11/2021 |
A 2nd visit with L. Calm and sunny 5hr walk from A6 layby after my 13 day virus lay up. Linked grassy S ridge tops although boggy path confined by gloomy trees here -then back along the beautiful Borrowdale -with the farm and meadows being a touch of paradise -utter calm as hidden by the folds of the hills and nature -chickens and rabbits nibbling the grass together. Wainwright thought this was the most beautiful valley outside of Lakeland -its now in Lakeland of course and the Friends of The Lake district have bought High Borrowdale and its hay meadows to preserve its cultural and natural beauty - a fine choice. | Chris Pearson | 20/09/2021 |
From the A6 layby by the phone box on the A6, via the fine cairn with no name, to Ashtead Fell, Mabbim Crag and Castle Fell. Route down to Borrow beck from Castle Fell to the north west not recommended | RowanP | 12/09/2021 |
Good path through the woods to the top | Fellhugger | 21/08/2021 |
From A6 layby. Full 11 mile Whinfell Ridge walk to Grayrigg Forest and return via Borrowdale. 
N | Nick Caunt | 02/06/2021 |
From Hucks layby - Ashsteads Fell, Mabbin Cragg, Castle Fell, Whinfell Beacon, Grayrigg forest, Grayrigg Pike, Birk Knott, valley bottom back to car | philz008 | 30/05/2021 |
Fr0m Huck's Bridge. 4 hills to whinfell, then drop down into Borrowdale and ascend between Bush Howe and Jeffrey Mount. Along to Jeffrey Mount and then all the way along the ridge to Piper's Hill and back to Huck's Bridge over the stepping stones. Just under 5 hours. | Longwojo | 29/05/2021 |
13.5 mile circular from A6 layby following good but boggy trail over Ashtead Fell, Mabbin Crag, Castle Fell, Whinfell Beacon, Grayrigg West Top (23m prominence) and Grayrigg. Then descending to valley and following easy grass trails across Winterscleugh, Whinash and pathless Pipers Hill back down to car. 1071m ascent. Sunny/breezy conditions with nice views. No one about. Easy ascent up to cairn on this one but boggy as you descend through conifers. | DanTrig | 18/05/2021 |
Ashtead Fell to Whinfell Beacon, down via mast track to Borrowdale, up to Winterscleugh onto Pipers Hill then bike back to Kendal | trimarc2 | 01/04/2021 |
From parking area at east end of Borrowdale valley. Whinfell beacon and three tops on south side of valley, then direct decent down to valley bottom, over bridge and up nice rising track to ridge between Whinash and Winterscleugh. Then back east over Winterscleugh, minor tops, and finished on Jeffries Mount. Direct down to road bridge and back to car. Winter flurries. With B and R. | jenx | 27/12/2020 |
Parking at Low Borrowbridge - Whinfell Beacon - Castle Fell - Mabbin Crag - Ashtead Fell - Pipers Hill - Whinash - Winterscleugh - Jeffrey's Mount - Low Borrowbridge | Isbjorn | 21/09/2020 |
Great day clear skies with Andy | colinfielding | 17/09/2020 |
From Ashstead Fell. With Colin. | Andrew Pearson | 17/09/2020 |
We started from the A685 and went over Grayrigg Forest, Whinfell Beacon, Castle Fell, Mabbin Crag and Combs Hollow before dropping down to Borrowdale and back to our starting point. | 3 kinnears | 07/08/2020 |
See Jeffrey's Mount entry for full route | Neil Midgley | 23/06/2020 |
Parked in Huck's Bridge layby at 552038 & up Ashstead Fell. From Ashstead Fell, continued on the good path which heads over a rock step & down to col - Up wide firebreak & once clear of trees on the right, turned right & headed up a less obvious path to the summit cairn. (S) | gerrybowes | 09/06/2020 |
Agree with citygent that descent to Borrowdale is a pain. Had to cross a couple of fences. | Michael Lowe | 17/05/2020 |
Revisit. Huck's Bridge-Ashstead Hill(incl NW & W tops)-Mabbin Crag-Old High-Castle Fell-Shooter Howe-Whinfell Beacon- Grayrigg Forest Pt439-Casterfield Hill-Belt Howe-Roundthwaite Common-Low Borrowdale-Huck's Bridge | Dave Geere | 08/01/2020 |
From Huck Bridge to Whinfell Beacon & back | IWC | 13/12/2019 |
Huck's Bridge - Ashstead Fell - MABBIN CRAG - Borrowdale. First walk from Wainwright's 'Walks on the Howgill Fells' The descent to Borrowdale is no longer to be recommended due to forestry, it was a pain! | citygent | 23/09/2019 |
Parked at E end of Borrowdale. Along road then path to mast and across to Whinfell Beacon. Camped overnight on descent to col. Continued to Castle Fell, Mabbin Crag and Ashtead Fell, then descent to Borrowdale and footpath back to car. | RobertP | 13/01/2019 |
The Whinfell Ridge from Borrowdale; visiting Ashstead Fell, Mabbin Crag , Castle Fell, Whinfell Beacon and with Grayrigg Forest. 18km with 700m ascent in 5h 20m. (S) | silveracorn_alan | 04/01/2019 |
From Ashstead Fell - on to Castle Fell. | Wycombe Wanderer | 20/10/2018 |
Continuation from Castle Fell. Rejoined track, following it north to the forest. Then boggy path through trees and steeply up through open area to the summit. Continued to Ashtead Fell. Snow and ice. With AT. | Man of Kernow1 | 09/12/2017 |
2nd of 4 hills on a 7 mile circular walk with Carole Engel. From layby on A6 at Huck's Bridge. Excellent path up to Ashtead Fell and continued on to here; on to Castle Fell. | jonglew | 30/11/2017 |
Circuit. A6 Huck's Bridge - Ashstead - Mabbin - Castle Fell - Whinfell Beacon - Low Borrowdale. Note that storm damage has closed the path north of the rver, and the replacement stepping stones (555.036) were underwater when we were there - fortunately we didn't need them ! | Moorponder | 04/07/2017 |
Hucks bridge -> Ashstead Fell -> Mabbin Crag -> Castle Fell -> Whinfell Beacon -> Belt Howe -> Roundthwaite Common -> Winterscleugh -> Whinash -> Hucks Bridge | briandiggle | 04/04/2017 |
Ashstead Fell Northwest Top - Ashstead Fell West Top - Ashstead Fell - Mabbin Crag - Old High - Castle Fell - Shooter Howe - Whinfell Beacon - Grayrigg Forest Pt 412m - Grayrigg Forest Pt 439m - Grayrigg Forest - Birk Knott - Jeffrey’s Mount - Casterfield Hill - Belt Howe - Roundthwaite Common - Winterscleugh - Winterscleugh North Top - Whinash - Dennison Hill - Pipers Hill - Crookdale Crag from GR: NY 55261 03664 | ronaldo333 | 24/03/2017 |
From Ashstead Fell with Eire, Evan, Sail, Coel & Alfie. Back the same way to Huck's Bridge. | Dangerous Dave | 11/12/2016 |
With Jo, from car park in Borrowdale Wood: tracks to Repeater Station, then onto Whinfell Beacon, Castle Fell, Mabbin Crag and Ashstead Fell and then returning along the riverside bridleway. Weather; sunny, warm, good visibility. | amblerbob | 17/08/2016 |
From Ashstead Fell, tricky descent to col and stroll up to top. Nice hill. | arranc | 30/03/2016 |
Climbed from Roundthwaite Abbey to Jeffrey's Mount along ridge to Whinash. Dropped down into Borrowdale and climbed back up the other side to Ashstead Fell, Mabbin Crag and Whinfell Common before dropping back into Borrowdale and following the dale back to the A685 and return to start. Very enjoyable and peaceful walking. | meltdiceburg | 30/01/2016 |
A good path leads over the hill from Ashtead Fell. The forest does not interfere with the route and probably enhances it. | JohnW | 05/10/2015 |
on Leyland clock to Grayrigg Forest(qv) walk over all the tops- excellent day | pwheeler | 13/09/2015 |
Having had a hard walk last weekend taking in 8 Wainwrights, I'd promised myself a weekend doing nothing, but it was far too nice for that, so out came the boots. 
Parked at the bottom of Borrowdale just off the A685, then up to Whinfell Beacon, Castle Fell, Mabbin Crag, Ashstead Fell, down to the A6 and returned down the valley. | Chipstertrain | 06/09/2015 |
Easy parking in the lay-by at Huck's Bridge then a reasonable track up Ashstead Fell and on to Mabbin. | moorsman | 18/06/2015 |
from hucks bridge via Ashstead fell | Sid | 07/04/2015 |
Ashstead Fell, Mabbin Crag, Castle Fell, Whinfell Beacon, Whinash, Pipers Hill | keithouk | 06/07/2014 |
2nd visit, a view this time. Circuit from Roundthwaite. | RHW | 16/02/2014 |
Circular walk from Huck's bridge to Grayrigg Forest.Sunny intervals but quite hazy restricting reputed views.With Bridget and Oscar | catman | 25/08/2013 |
With Catman and Oscar. | rosiebridge | 25/08/2013 |
With Catman and Bridget. | oscarrosie | 25/08/2013 |
Hucks Bridge - Ashstead Fell - Mabbin Crag. Return via Borrow Beck. | benarbia_8 | 26/08/2012 |
From Huck's Bridge. With Amanda & Joanna. | Richard Gunn | 05/03/2012 |
Ashstead Fell, Mabbin Crag, Whinfell Beacon, Grayrigg Forest(not summited) - Solo - loads of deep snow, found out was Uncle bottom of Mabbin. Had to cut short (dark anyways) was half way up grayrigg and binned it off so could go see neice. Lovely walk up the valley in the dark. | dads | 02/01/2009 |
On circuit of Borrowdale | mick | 02/01/2007 |
Lovely circuit of (the other) Borrowdale ticking off a whole cluster of peaks (bagging 400m tops). w Lesley from west. B& B on edge of Kendal. | Chris Pearson | 31/05/2006 |
3rd | Alaric | 17/02/2003 |
unexciting summit, view unknown, alleged wild boar in enclosure @ 558023. tk from Ashstead fm, thru pltn +/- to col, betw pltns to summit | RHW | 15/11/2002 |
RS. Low Barrow Bridge to Greyrigg Frst Pike, Whinfell Beacon, White Moss, Castle Fell Mabbin Crag, Ashstead Fell & return through Borrowdale. Blustery sleety showers. | Vin | 07/03/1999 |
W Mike W on Borrowdale circuit, date approx. Took in GrayRigg Forest too, and hills to NE on cool wintry day, no snow, just frosty.Woods fairly immature, small howf existed to snack in, still there? | nordicstar | 21/02/1998 |
On circuit of 'Shap Borrowdale' along with Grayrigg Forest. Horrible weather: rain, mist, wind, soft snow. | Aye Jimmy | 11/02/1996 |
2nd | Alaric | 08/08/1993 |
Borrow beck horseshoe. | Eddie | 24/04/1983 |
With Ramblers | Alan Moore | 30/07/1978 |
From NY 607 005 to NY 553 035. August 2006. | summitsup | 01/01/1952 |
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malcorbett | 09/08/2023 | |
Matt | 02/04/2023 | |
ALHEJ Wilkins | 27/11/2022 | |
smapearce | 29/08/2022 | |
PJT | 03/07/2022 | |
ARC | 09/05/2022 | |
ramblyandy | 19/04/2022 | |
Ben Rinnes | 05/03/2022 | |
David Bell | 15/09/2021 | |
Andy West | 26/07/2021 | |
RickyP | 21/07/2021 | |
softsquare | 24/04/2021 | |
thenomad | 16/04/2021 | |
iainwalton | 07/04/2021 | |
Kendall | 23/01/2021 | |
conanharrod | 28/12/2020 | |
Jill Robertson | 17/12/2020 | |
JohnG888 | 23/11/2020 | |
RobB | 29/09/2020 | |
Nick Canute | 26/09/2020 | |
ScaSey | 07/08/2020 | |
wainwrighteer | 02/08/2020 | |
Michael Hood | 02/08/2020 | |
DC11main | 10/07/2020 | |
andrew brown | 28/05/2020 | |
DARRENG | 28/05/2020 | |
Liz_N | 20/05/2020 | |
Derek_Snaith | 20/05/2020 | |
PaulineC | 13/12/2019 | |
solitaryfellwanderer | 09/03/2019 | |
Scott Morley 86 | 28/07/2018 | |
Alan Whatley | 10/06/2018 | |
Anton | 08/06/2018 | |
greenandblue | 30/05/2018 | |
Ianto&Sue | 27/05/2018 | |
flockwatcher | 23/02/2018 | |
Sprog | 09/12/2017 | |
carole engel | 30/11/2017 | |
mcbiydw2 | 10/10/2017 | |
A W Bryan | 06/10/2017 | |
mae2 | 13/08/2017 | |
pwithnall | 07/06/2017 | |
Ronald | 07/06/2017 | |
amblemark | 04/02/2017 | |
robbeale | 28/12/2016 | |
Neil Haslewood | 05/08/2016 | |
stevent0809 | 14/06/2016 | |
Ronald | 08/06/2016 | |
MM | 30/05/2016 | |
TGRS | 28/12/2015 | |
bigalga1 | 09/07/2015 | |
Ronald | 24/06/2015 | |
David84 | 01/05/2015 | |
Alan Caine | 04/02/2015 | |
pwatson1980 | 11/01/2015 | |
hughbagger | 15/10/2014 | |
Dawn Oldham | 06/07/2014 | |
Northender | 24/04/2014 | |
mae | 19/04/2014 | |
stevedixon | 15/02/2014 | |
Bruckner7 | 29/12/2013 | |
route685 | 01/12/2013 | |
PeteF | 02/11/2013 | |
Bruckner7 | 06/10/2013 | |
Dave Geere | 08/09/2013 | |
salen | 03/08/2012 | |
Jim B | 28/04/2012 | |
jimbloomer | 23/01/2012 | |
peebs | 28/03/2011 | |
Crib Goch | 09/05/2010 | |
Mark Hodgson | 12/10/2008 | |
Sherlock | 19/04/2008 | |
m0untain_n0mad | 28/10/2007 | |
Jim.Fothergill | 24/06/2007 | |
dickiewren | 29/09/2006 | |
Wayne Mac | 21/08/2006 | |
nickywood1 | 26/08/2003 | |
Machyde | 16/04/2000 | |
rpettit | 01/01/2000 | |
andrew.allum | 01/01/2000 | |
Martin R | 31/12/1999 | |
Chris Terrey | 11/11/1999 | |
ChrisC | 29/11/1998 | |
Ozymandias | 02/10/1993 | |
Rowan | 07/11/1992 | |
Laurel | 11/07/1992 | |
Rambling Ray | 17/05/1992 | |
AlanD | 23/09/1989 | |
GaryJones | 01/01/1989 | |
Alaric | 04/04/1988 | |
Sherlock | 07/06/1987 | |
IainT | 16/04/1984 | |
tomandivy | 06/06/1979 | |
maknipe | 16/11/1975 | |
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