Sale Fell
359m (1178ft)
The North Western Fells, The Lake District, Cumbria, England
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Vital Statistics:
| Length: | 2.5ml (4km) |
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| Ascent: | 748ft (228m) |
| Time: | 1.75hrs |
| Grade: |  (Easy) |
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Vital Statistics:
| Length: | 7.5ml (12km) |
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| Ascent: | 2,091ft (637m) |
| Time: | 5 hrs |
| Grade: |  (Moderate) |
Route Summary:
Church of St Margaret - Wythop Mill - Sale Fell - Dodd Crag - Wythop Beck - Esking Farm - Corpse Road - Ling Fell (Wythop) - Burthwaite Cottage - Old Scale - Chapel Wood - Routenbeck - Wythop.
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Vital Statistics:
| Length: | 14.5ml (23km) |
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| Ascent: | 4,703ft (1,433m) |
| Time: | 10 hrs |
| Grade: |  (Very Hard) |
Route Summary:
Whinlatter Forest Park - Thwaitehill Knotts - Beckstone Plantation - Beckstone Gill - Barf - Lord's Seat (Whinlatter) - Broom Fell - Low Burthwaite Wood - Kelswick Farm - Sale Fell - Dodd Crag - Eskin Farm - Corpse Road - Ling Fell (Wythop) - Wythop Moss - Graystones - Scawgill Bridge - Whinlatter (Brown How) - - Whinlatter (Whinlatter Top) - Whinlatter Forest Park
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Fellow go4awalkers who have already walked, climbed, summited & bagged Sale Fell
Paul Roddam walked up on September 28th, 2025 [with] Barb [weather] glorious
Neil Walker climbed it on August 25th, 2025 [from/via/route] Wythop Church [with] Emma and Sophie [weather] Sunny - Perfect weather on August bank holiday 2025. 2 nice Wainwrights (Sale & Ling Fells) - only occasional other walkers seen
Neil Heywood bagged it on August 2nd, 2025 [from/via/route] A66 High Wythop [with] logan Heywood, Mike Hills
James Hughes hiked it on June 3rd, 2025 [from/via/route] c325 Sale Fell & Ling Fell from Wythorp Church [weather] Breezy, cloudy, warm in sun. - Interesting walk disrupted by closed road at Pheasant Pub. Started at Pheasant. Meandered up through the forest to exit gate onto Fell. Steep brisk climb up Rivins & then out over to Sale Fell. Interesting top, reminded me of Meal Fell. Dropped down into valley up tree lined road to base of Ling Fell. Took second path on left, marked by cairns to top of Ling Fell. Good views all around. Nice gentle walk back on road to Old Scales farm before skirting Fell & returning to gate into forest. Returned to Pheasant via same route out. Pleasant pint of Fell Walker (Bowness Bay Brewery) in Pheasant.
Geoff Hand summited on February 11th, 2025 [from/via/route] parking at Brumston Bridge then walking South to Ling Fell, then onto the Sale Fell. [with] Solo today [weather] High cloud & cold! A few spots of rain. - Short walk but two steep climbs. Lovely area.
Ian Ashton conquered it on December 27th, 2024 [with] Wife and Ella
Caroline Winter scaled on October 7th, 2024 [from/via/route] Wythop mill, road to Wythop hall [with] Solo [weather] Short spells of rain & clear views, windy in top - Nice, straight forward walk, with far reaching views towards coast, skidddaw.
Sarah Gunn walked up on July 29th, 2024 [from/via/route] From The Phesant [with] Martin Gunn
Iain Jones climbed it on March 9th, 2024 [from/via/route] Wythop Woods - I
David Higginbottom bagged it on July 4th, 2023 [from/via/route] Route 325 [with] Carolyn [weather] Good
Paul Messenger hiked it on August 15th, 2023 [from/via/route] whythop [with] Jane Mary [weather] Clear some showers
Martin Hartshorne summited on January 30th, 2022 [from/via/route] Sale fell & ling fell [with] finley [weather] Blue skies & clouds clear on the top, cold wind
Simon Myerscough conquered it on November 13th, 2022 [from/via/route] C325 - Wythop Church [with] Joanne [weather] Sunny & breezy - not a cloud in the sky - beaut day for it
Paul Macey scaled on July 28th, 2022 [from/via/route] cC325 [with] Luke [weather] Sunny
Christine Shepherd walked up on July 28th, 2010 [from/via/route] Walked from Wythop Climbed again from Wythop Church 27.04.2021 needed small easy fells as walking with a broken arm.Climbed again on 5.6.22 [with] On my own [weather] Cloudy but clearing.
Tony Halliday climbed it on June 2nd, 2022 [from/via/route] Parked on roadside doing a circular wss as ok up sale fell & lung fell great views over to Scotland [with] My boarder terrier jimmy the Mrs sal and George and jimmy our other dogs [weather] The weather was warm start dry sunny no wind not too busy but with showers later not too heavy - A steady loop walk quite steep but great views
Richard Marchant bagged it on April 27th, 2022 [from/via/route] Parked at Scawgill Bridge & went straight up Graystones & continued North to Ling Fell. From here I dropped down in to Eskin & up on to Sale Fell then returned Southwards to Old Scales Farm & worked my way up on to Broom. Traversed to Lord's seat & a quick out & back to Barf. From here I went around Ullister Hill & up on to Whinlatter Top on to Brown How & back down to the car. [with] On my Own [weather] Dry Day with Hazy views early doors although it did become sunny & clear in the afternoon, but stayed cold all day.
Jerry Snow hiked it on February 21st, 2022 [from/via/route] Wythorp Church [with] Chris Newcombe, James Wood [weather] Overcast, turning brighter - Snowdrops in St Margaret churchyard
Clare Tait summited on October 25th, 2021 [from/via/route] B road off A66 pull in near church. Circular route. [with] Charlie [weather] Dry & bright with a cooling breeze & rainbows all around. Rain was seen falling but we kept miraculously dry. - No. 75 Wainwright. Beautiful walk although followed the route too strictly & missed the easier paths on a couple of occasions.
Richard Fulcher conquered it on September 20th, 2021 [from/via/route] Parked near Brumston Bridge & walked up Ling Fell first & then Sale Fell. [with] Jen [weather] Lovely sunny day with a few puffy clouds. Perfect walking conditions. - The view from Lothwaite fell looking down Bassenthwaite & across to Skiddaw was superb. We sat on the grass below the bench for quite a while whilst we had our sandwiches & tea.
Tim Winn scaled on September 11th, 2021 [from/via/route] Wythop Mill [with] Jane [weather] Sunny
Kate Peacock walked up on May 2nd, 2021 [from/via/route] The roadside at the base of Sale Fell [with] Sheila & Skye [weather] Decent weather for most of the walk thankfully as some of the descent was steep. - First time in a while that I've completely descended to ascend again but we did it & I took my time when it was needed
Claire Murray climbed it on November 9th, 2020 [from/via/route] Long Fell & Sale Fell [weather] damp - Fantastic 3hr walk, been several time since. Lots of easy free parking
Christina Lander bagged it on October 13th, 2020 [from/via/route] Nr Pheasant Inn - Sale Fell - Ling Fell - Nr Pheasant Inn [with] Dick [weather] Cloudy, rain to begin but then with sunny spells - Two small fells while we wait for better weather
Geoffrey Robertshaw hiked it on September 17th, 2020 [from/via/route] Up from road [with] Wife [weather] Great - Great Views at the top
Darren Wilson summited on August 16th, 2020 [from/via/route] Sale fell Ling Fell [with] Mike - Clear day good views
Deborah Johnson conquered it on December 27th, 1997 [from/via/route] Road by start [with] Andy, Bethan, Cait, Tim, Tom and Dan [weather] Cloudy - Tim as a cute toddler in an orange fleece, hoping to sledge.
Adrian Howard scaled on September 22nd, 2014 [from/via/route] Brumston Bridge
Gill Bates walked up on October 2nd, 2018 [from/via/route] from the Pheasant Inn, Ullswater
Nick Dobson climbed it on May 4th, 2019 [from/via/route] Whythop church [with] Margaret & Ralph [weather] Hot sunny day excellent visibility - Moved on to complete Ling Fell
Andrew Johnson bagged it on September 26th, 2019 [from/via/route] Whithup church [with] Tim and Ted [weather] Sunny weather
Jamie Bryan hiked it on August 3rd, 2019 [from/via/route] c325 [weather] Sunny & clear
Dave Eyes summited on June 16th, 2019 [from/via/route] Parked at Wythop & walked up the road & then took the path to Ling fell - retraced our steps to the car & then went in the opposite direction to ascend Sale Fell [with] Christine Eyes [weather] Warm day - lovely sunny day with great views all round
Richard Beardsley conquered it on June 18th, 2019 [from/via/route] Walked route C325. Parked car besides Church of St Margaret. (Free). Commenced walk at 0935hrs. Followed the route explicitly only slight deviation was from point 9 too A because of forestry work. [with] Gillian. [weather] Warm day, slightly overcast but sun did break through on occasions. - Finished at 1405hrs. Time taken 4 & half hours. Enjoyable, & finished with drinks at The Pheasant Inn.
Tom Mcbeath scaled on April 18th, 2018 [with] Ursula [weather] Very windy
Frances Thornton walked up on October 9th, 2018 [from/via/route] Scaw Gill [with] U3A led by Richard (and Erdee) [weather] Extremely windy but fine. - Graystones, Broom Fell. Too windy so new walk to Sale Fell.
David Richards climbed it on October 2nd, 2018 [from/via/route] Wythop [with] Aussie [weather] Sunny - Climbed before Ling Fell
Andy James bagged it on April 3rd, 2018 [with] Suzie James
Richard Marshall hiked it on July 15th, 2018 [from/via/route] C325 [with] Bo [weather] Hot & Sunny
Simon Boddy summited on June 29th, 2018 [from/via/route] Wythop Church [with] My girlfriend [weather] Very warm & sunny
Chris Kent conquered it on May 27th, 2018 [with] Karen [weather] Sunny, very warm & high winds
Vic Royle scaled on March 28th, 2018 [with] Team Wiggle [weather] springy pre drizzle - Bobs liked that one, panties paid to distract MW, Ratman & Bobbin Victorious
Michael Nolan walked up on February 19th, 2018 [weather] Great afternoon
Rachel Willan climbed it on February 4th, 2018 [from/via/route] Piel Wyke [with] Jacob [weather] Sunny
Derek Parkin bagged it on April 2nd, 2016 [from/via/route] Ling Fell [with] Lynn Parkin [weather] brezzy
Chris Sheard hiked it on May 13th, 2015 [from/via/route] From Wythop Mill [with] Solo [weather] Pleasant day - Met a number of nice talkative folks - good day
Bill Rowlands summited on May 11th, 2017 [from/via/route] Car parked on verge near Brumston Bridge. Sale Fell completed after Ling Fell. Very quiet, nobody else seen at the summit. Straight up to Dodd Crag from the road & back down via Kelswick Farm [with] Beth and Jake - the chocolate labrador [weather] clear blue skies, quite warm & a little hazy - a great way to spend my birthday followed by an enjoyable pint & sandwich at the Dog & Gun in Keswick.
Anthony Scott conquered it on December 24th, 2016 [from/via/route] wythop church [with] me [weather] End of hurricane Barbara! Very windy! - numerous grassy tops. Very easy route, both up & down
Mark Davidson scaled on April 21st, 2005 [with] Mike [weather] Bright & sunny
Adrian Sherriff walked up on September 20th, 2015 [from/via/route] c325
Penelope Twemlow climbed it on August 28th, 2016 [from/via/route] From the Pheasant inn at Bassenthwaite Lake, clockwise. [with] My little ones [weather] Warm on the way up, bit cool later on.
Neil Bennett bagged it on August 29th, 2016 [from/via/route] Walked from St Margaret's Church, Wythop Mill. Climbed up Sale Fell before moving on to Ling Fell. [with] Pam Bennett, Oliver Bennett, Thomas Bennett. [weather] Warm & sunny with a cooling breeze. - Wainwright No 41 for the Bennett clan.
John Almond hiked it on April 10th, 2016 [from/via/route] Roadside parking north of summit. - Continued up Ling Fell
Clive Ward summited on August 16th, 2016 [from/via/route] Low Burthwaite Wood, Sale Fell, Ling Fell, Graystones [with] Hazel [weather] Chiily start, overcast followed by sunny periods later, breezy on tops
Victoria Bates conquered it on August 4th, 2016 [with] Mark - with 2 Birketts.
Jon Mapp scaled on May 15th, 2016 [from/via/route] C325 - missing out the wood walks & heading back to the start after Ling Fell [with] Suzzanné, Caroline and Robin [weather] Beautiful day, sunny with a gentle breeze - A very pleasant walk - both paths up the fells were easy. Cut short after Ling Fell to get back to the start.
Mark Luckett walked up on May 8th, 2015 [from/via/route] Brumston Bridge [with] Susan Luckett & Hessy [weather] Good. Sunny - Climbed Sale Fell & Ling Fell in 1 hit. No. 2 & No. 3 Wainwrights climbed, still pretty new at this. Beautiful day with fantastic views. Met an 80 odd year old chap who was just on his way down who looked like he had just trotted up Sale Fell & had had a hip replacement only 6 weeks prior. Hope I'm that fit at 80 odd.
David Noble climbed it on July 4th, 2015 [from/via/route] Wythop church [with] Kelly and jack [weather] Overcast but brighter later
Claire Lloyd bagged it on April 1st, 2013 [from/via/route] From Ling Fell [with] Family & friends
Raymond Barnett hiked it on June 6th, 2015 [with] self [weather] dangerously windy
Harry Meijer summited on June 28th, 2015 [from/via/route] custom walk [with] The Lake District Walker
David Baines conquered it on May 1st, 2015 [from/via/route] Wythrop Mill [with] Alone [weather] Bright & Blustery
Kevin Parnham scaled on November 3rd, 2014 [from/via/route] From bottom of Whinlatter Pass via Ling Fell [with] Jo [weather] Showery & windy day - Another steep climb from valley
Keith Eastman walked up on July 25th, 2014 [from/via/route] c325
Christine Knowles climbed it on June 7th, 2014 [from/via/route] from St Margaret's Church near Wythop [with] Graham [weather] drizzly
Michael Vaughn bagged it on June 5th, 2014 [from/via/route] Wythop Mill [with] alone [weather] cloudy
Linda Mckeogh hiked it during April, 2014 [with] gary [weather] lovely
Chris Bramley summited on April 11th, 2014 [from/via/route] Ling fell same day [with] Janet [weather] cloud & sun
Sandra Wallace conquered it during August, 2013 [with] Ian [weather] Ok
Doug Martin scaled on January 22nd, 2014 [from/via/route] Car Park at Brumston Bridge. [with] Fellwalkers [weather] See Ling Fell - No bar snacks available at the Pheasant Inn but they do serve delicious homemade crisps for free.
Gill Watson walked up during October, 2010 [with] Gill
Elaine Evans climbed it on October 24th, 2013 [from/via/route] The Pheasant Inn, Bassenthwaite [with] Sue [weather] Beautiful, clear day. - This is officially my first walk, couldn't have been a better day to encourage me to get out walking more often, a nice gradual introduction.
Darren Mortimer bagged it on November 10th, 2013 [from/via/route] Wythup [with] Dermot Palmer [weather] Cold but sunny
Angela O'neill hiked it on September 25th, 2013 [with] John [weather] Fine & dry
Tony Aspden summited on May 16th, 2010 [from/via/route] From Lorton [with] Andy [weather] Sunny
Kevan Cassley conquered it on April 28th, 2013 [from/via/route] Brunston Bridge / Ling Fell / Kelswick / Sale Fell / Brunston Bridge [with] Wife - Amanda [weather] Mixed bag of cold wind, bit rain, then sun, about 10c - Nice walk with great views
John Tippins scaled on April 6th, 2013 [from/via/route] Ling Fell [with] just me [weather] sunny, bright
Iain Taylor walked up on March 30th, 2013 [from/via/route] Whinlatter Forest Park NY 20774 24465
David Short climbed it on February 18th, 2013 [from/via/route] Wythop [with] own [weather] Excellent
Dale Verrall bagged it on March 10th, 2012 [from/via/route] Wythop church - Walk number C325 [with] Amber [weather] Windy - Nice short walk
Martin Cowell hiked it on February 20th, 2013 [with] Suzanne [weather] Cold, dry & sunny
Wayne Baxter summited on April 23rd, 2011 [from/via/route] Routenbeck, Sale Fell, Ling Fell, Routenbeck [with] Sue, Trevor & Wendy [weather] Misty morning sunny afternoon
Phillip Bulley conquered it on August 12th, 2008 [with] Judith [weather] Cloudy an windy
Gerry Smith scaled during May, 2011 [from/via/route] Whythop Mill & Ling Fell [with] Alone - Stayed at Cockermouth YHA
Charlie Housley walked up on May 13th, 2012 [from/via/route] Road side car park near St. Margaret`s Church. [with] Solo. [weather] Dry, cloudy & becoming very windy.
Stephen Byrne, Dale Sexton, Charlotte Hewson, Neil Smith, Mr M A Blanchard, Patrick Rogozinski, Erin Ryan, Peter Thwaites, Clare Houlihan, Jane Wilkinson, Jenny Godfrey, David Kelley, Melanie Dunn, Ian Gate, David Watson, Paul Nicholson, David Shaw, John Walter, Robert Maclean, David Laws, Louis Smith, Peter Clark, Simon Kirkbride, Elaine Grayson, Louise Sandwith, Mike Wilson, Pam Armstrong, Patricia Dilley, Simon Duerden, Colin Egan, Jonathan Tobin, Tracey Cowell, Paul Booth, Rob Barklamb, Tracey Cordes, Adrian Roberts, Trevor Williams, Paul Henderson, John Cuthbert, Jacqui Smith, Stephen Millington, Jeanette Coward, Ray O'hara and John Southward have all walked, climbed & bagged Sale Fell.
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The Northern Fells (Binsey (left), Blencathra or Saddleback and Skiddaw), Bassenthwaite Lake and The North Western Fells (Sale Fell, Broom Fell, Lord's Seat and Barf) from the summit of Caermote Hill
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