Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 15, 2025

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Lake District National Park

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Kelsick Farm Parking Area

Highlight • Parking

Lots of space but likely to fill up as this is a popular dog walk / fell run. Other parking along road towards ling fell access gate

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1.11 km

The most northern of Wainwright's North Western Fells, Sale Fell is quiet and peaceful with fantastic views. As there are lots of different paths to explore too, it's definitely a place to put on your list.

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1.52 km

Rivings Summit Cairn

Highlight • Summit

A fell in the Lake District with lovely views across to Sale Fell, Skiddaw and Barf. It can easily be added into a loop to bag Sale Fell (a Wainwright).

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2.08 km

View of Bassenthwaite Lake and Skiddaw from Sale Fell

Highlight • Summit

In my opinion, the view from this spot is far superior to the view from the actual summit of Sale Fell. A gorgeous sight across Bassenthwaite Lake over to the …

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2.32 km

View of Lake District National Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

5.84 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.65 km

608 m

582 m

Surfaces

3.46 km

1.80 km

582 m

Elevation

Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

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