“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.
“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
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