“A simple and enjoyable walk, which ought to be, but isn't a popular amble for Cockermouth folk”

A Wainwright

The wonderful valley of Wythop, along with the fell to the northern side of the valley, Sale Fell gives a wonderful shorter walk, with views over Wythop and the Northern Fells as well as over Bassenthwaite Lake.

Sale Fell offer ever changing views of the surrounding countryside, being on the north western edge of the Lake District the offer a good view over the Solway Coast to Scotland.

From the eastern slopes of Sale Fell good views of Skiddaw and Bassenthwaite Lake will be seen to best advantage.

Summits included on this route:
Sale Fell359 metres / 1178 feet

“One very delightful feature of Wythop Wood is the presence of the lovely little roe deer, shyest of creatures. The new plantations are fenced off against them, but they have freedom to roam in the older woodlands”

A Wainwright

From Brumston Bridge in the Wythop Valley we will climb the western slopes of Sale Fell, above Dodd Crag to the grassy slopes of Sale Fell and up to the summit.

A walk east along the grassy summit of Sale Fell brings us over Rivings to Lothwaite with it's dramatic views east over Wythop Woods to Skiddaw and Bassenthwaite Lake.

A short descent south will bring us down to the head of the Wythop Valley. We will follow the track west to Chapel Wood and then back by Kelswick back to Brumstone Bridge.

Each participant will be required to bring suitable equipment for their chosen event, please see Kit List tab above.

Where to meet: Brumstone Bridge, Wythop
Postcode: CA13 9YE
Grid Reference: NY 185 293

Directions

The Wythop Valley can be easily found, off the A66 between Cockermouth and Keswick, turn off the A66 at the crossroads near Embleton, turning south, towards Wythop Mill, follow this lane into the village of Wythop Mill and cross straight over the crossroads in the centre of the village. Continue on this road until a sharp bend is reached where the road crosses a bridge, there is a small car park on the left, we will meet here.

Bus Services

Thre are no buses to this location.

Stagecoach bus timetables can be viewed here

Each participant is expected to bring suitable personal equipment for the event.
This should include the following:

Kit List:

Walking shoes / Boots
Waterproof clothing (Jacket and trousers)
Suitable clothing for walking (no jeans)
Warm tops
Packed lunch
Spare clothing
Water
Hat
Gloves

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What is the minimum age for children on this event?

Posted by , Friday, 13 October 2017 on product Sale Fell

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What is the minimum age for children on this event?

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Posted by John Scadding on Friday, 13 October 2017

We do not have a set minimum age for this event, however, you know your child best, therefore please bear in mind this is an open event of varying ages, if you are not confident your child can complete this event then hiring a private guide could be a more suitable option.

As this is an open event all under 18's must be accompanied by an adult.

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What happens if the weather is bad?

Posted by , Thursday, 12 October 2017 on product Sale Fell

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What happens if the weather is bad?

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Posted by John Scadding on Thursday, 12 October 2017
We plan to walk whatever the weather, unless it is dangerous to do so.

Mountain weather can be a little unpredictable, but we do keep an eye on the forecasts leading up to walks, should the forecast mean that the walk is not possible then we will contact you as soon as we have the forecast and offer you the following options:
- A more suitable walk on the same date taking into consideration the weather conditions
- A transfer to the same walk on another date
- A full refund

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Are dogs allowed on this walk?

Posted by , Wednesday, 20 September 2017 on product Sale Fell

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Are dogs allowed on this walk?

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Posted by John Scadding on Wednesday, 20 September 2017

Yes, dogs are allowed on all our walks.

However we do cross farmland and common land where animals will be grazing, there will be large sections of the walk, if not all, where dogs will be required to be on a lead.

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