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Sale Fell – Rivings Summit Cairn loop from Bassenthwaite Lake Railway Station

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Sale Fell – Rivings Summit Cairn loop from Bassenthwaite Lake Railway Station

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Sale Fell – Rivings Summit Cairn loop from Bassenthwaite Lake Railway Station

04:04

14.0km

320m

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 12, 2026

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After 413 m for 347 m

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Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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252 m

Armathwaite Hall Hotel

Highlight • Rest Area

667 m

Cottage Wood

Forest

5.64 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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6.05 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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6.59 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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6.84 km

View of Lake District National Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

9.06 km

Wythop Walk

Highlight • Viewpoint

9.88 km

The Pheasant Inn

Highlight • Pub

This is a charming and characterful inn nestled just to the west of Bassenthwaite Lake. Its classy rooms offer a high standard of accommodation, with breakfast included; you can enjoy …

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11.6 km

Ouse Bridge and View of Bassenthwaite Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

From this delightful little bridge and its surroundings at the northern end of Bassenthwaite is a wonderful view of the North and North Western Lakeland Fells. Bassenthwaite's location in the …

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14.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.11 km

4.25 km

1.40 km

1.27 km

Surfaces

3.69 km

3.41 km

3.19 km

1.28 km

1.25 km

945 m

Elevation

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Monday 25 May

27°C

13°C

25 %

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Sale Fell – Rivings Summit Cairn loop from Bassenthwaite Lake Railway Station

Armathwaite Hall Hotel

Sale Fell

Rivings Summit Cairn

View of Bassenthwaite Lake and Skiddaw from Sale Fell

View of Lake District National Park

Wythop Walk

The Pheasant Inn

Ouse Bridge and View of Bassenthwaite Lake

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