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North West England

Sale Fell – Rivings Summit Cairn loop from Embleton

Hiking trails & Routes

North West England

Sale Fell – Rivings Summit Cairn loop from Embleton

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Sale Fell – Rivings Summit Cairn loop from Embleton

02:39

8.72km

280m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 18, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1.70 km

Fisher Wood

Forest

2

1.96 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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3

3.38 km

Sale Fell

Highlight • Trail

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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4

3.78 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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5

4.33 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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6

4.57 km

View of Lake District National Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

7

6.20 km

St. Magdalene Church

Highlight • Religious Site

Beautiful little church

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B

8.72 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.98 km

3.36 km

325 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.92 km

3.16 km

527 m

127 m

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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Thursday 21 May

19°C

13°C

16 %

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