“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 two fells that enclose it, Sale Fell and Ling Fell, a circuit of these fells and exploration of the Wythop Valley makes an enjoyable shorter days walking.

The two fells 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 Bassenthwate Lake will be seen to best advantage.

Summits included on this route:
Sale Fell359 metres / 1178 feet
Ling Fell373 metres / 1224 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 the remains of the ruined Wythop Church near Kelswick. A short walk across the valley will bring us to the Old Scales track which we will follow to the farm of Eskin.

A path leads through a gate at Eskin onto the lower slopes of Ling Fell, we will follow the Corpse Road, through gorse and heather covered slopes to climb to the scenic summit of Ling Fell.

A short descent south or east from Ling Fell will bring us down onto the track returning to the Wythop Valley and the short walk back to Brumstone Bridge.

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

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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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1 Answer

What happens if the weather is bad?

Posted by , Thursday, 12 October 2017 on product The Wythop Fells: Private Guiding

Question:

What happens if the weather is bad?

Answers:

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 The Wythop Fells: Private Guiding

Question:

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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