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Ling Fell Summit – Sale Fell loop from Wythop

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Ling Fell Summit – Sale Fell loop from Wythop

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Ling Fell Summit – Sale Fell loop from Wythop

02:29

6.78km

420m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

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Lake District National Park

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Start point

Parking

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1.55 km

Ling Fell Summit

Highlight • Natural Monument

Ling Fell boasts terrific views to the north west, overlooking Cockermouth. On a clear day you can even see the Galloway hills in Scotland! Ling Fell is one of two …

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1.58 km

Ling Fell Trig Point

Highlight • Natural Monument

Can be done as a circular walk whilst also bagging Sale Fell

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2.26 km

Ling Fell Traverse

Highlight • Climb

This section takes some effort and determination. Climbing around the side of Ling Fell on a single track, there are some smallish rock boulders on the surface. If it had …

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2.89 km

Kelsick Farm Parking Area

Highlight • Parking

Useful parking spaces by the road just above Wythop Mill. Convenient for both Sale Fell and Ling Fell.

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4.06 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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6.78 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.00 km

2.24 km

1.51 km

Surfaces

3.71 km

3.00 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Thursday 21 May

18°C

12°C

18 %

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Ling Fell Summit – Sale Fell loop from Wythop

Ling Fell Summit

Ling Fell Trig Point

Ling Fell Traverse

Kelsick Farm Parking Area

Sale Fell

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