Sale Fell and Wythop Woods

Carlisle Group

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Overview

Situated at the northern end of Bassenthwaite Lake, and the most northern of Wainwright's North Western Fells, Sale Fell has quite a commanding prospect along the valley to Cockermouth as Castle How, the ancient fort site now beside the busy A66, would lay testament to. The stunning views from this modest fell are worthy of the effort.

Friday, 19 September 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 8.4km / 5.2mi
Ascent:: 350.5m / 1150ft
Type:: circular

Features

Car parking available
Car sharing available
Dog friendly
Family-Friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:: NY 18980 30121
Nearest postcode:: CA13 9YW
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Roadside parking by St Margaret's Church, Wythop

Upcoming walks with Carlisle Group

Binsey

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Uzzicar layby to Rowling End, Causey Pike, Scar Crag and Sail as an Optional Extra

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Langstrath

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Wreay Circular

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Bewcastle and Bulls Cleugh

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Alcock Tarn Round [Led by Janet Nicholson]

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Difficulty:: Moderate

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Alston – Nent Valley

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Crosby Garrett Fell

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Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 8.5 miles