Wythop Mill circuit up Ling Fell: route map, distance and time
374 m · Lake District N · OS grid NY179285
Ling Fell is a small 374m heathery dome in the north-western fells near Wythop, an easy hill with a wide view over the Solway plain and Bassenthwaite.
A track climbs round the lower slopes, then a path goes up through heather to the summit.
Wythop Mill circuit at a glance
| Distance | 1.7 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 251 m |
| Time up | 0h 45m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 1h 5m, down the same way |
| Grade | Easy |
| Start | Wythop Mill |
| Start grid reference | NY 178 295 |
| Summit grid reference | NY179285 |
Wythop Mill circuit map
The start (green) and the summit (blue). Peakify has no GPX track for this route yet, so follow the description and your map.
Height profile and getting to the start
Near the start
From OpenStreetMap, within 2 km. Check opening times before you rely on them.
How long Wythop Mill circuit takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 0h 35m | 0h 55m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 0h 45m | 1h 5m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 0h 55m | 1h 20m |
Times leave out stops. Coming down the same way, the table counts the ascent once; steep descents on rough ground can be as slow as the climb.
- Today: sunrise 07:07, sunset 16:45. Start by 14:40 to be down before dark, allowing 1h 5m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:09, sunset 16:43. Start by 14:38 to be down before dark, allowing 1h 5m for the walk and an hour for stops.
Ling Fell summit weather for this route
There is no recent summit forecast cached for Ling Fell right now. The main Ling Fell page loads the live forecast when you open it. Open the live Ling Fell forecast.
Before you go, also check: MWIS Lake District forecast · Met Office mountain forecast.
About Ling Fell
Ling Fell is a small 374m heathery dome in the north-western fells near Wythop, an easy hill with a wide view over the Solway plain and Bassenthwaite. More about Ling Fell, with the live forecast.
On the lists: Wainwright, Birkett.
Extend the walk: tops near the summit
- Sale Fell (359 m), 1.8 km north-east
- Broom Fell (510 m), 2.1 km south-east
Challenges that include Ling Fell
More walks from Wythop Mill
Routes in Peakify's guides that start within 500 m of this one, for another day from the same car park.
- Wythop Mill up Sale Fell
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location (the start is at NY 178 295, the summit at NY179285), what happened and how many are in your group. If you have no signal for a call, a text to 999 works once you have registered your phone with emergencySMS: text "register" to 999 before you go.
Wythop Mill circuit: questions and answers
How far is Wythop Mill circuit?
Wythop Mill circuit is 1.7 km one way to the summit of Ling Fell, with 251 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 3.4 km.
How long does Wythop Mill circuit take?
About 0h 45m to the summit of Ling Fell and 1h 5m there and back by Naismith's rule (5 km/h plus 10 minutes per 100 m of ascent), before stops. A relaxed group takes nearer 1h 20m for the round trip.
Where do you park for Wythop Mill circuit?
Wythop Mill circuit starts from Wythop Mill. The grid reference is NY 178 295.
Is Wythop Mill circuit suitable for beginners?
Yes. Peakify grades it Easy: a fit beginner can walk it on a clear day. Take a map, warm layers and waterproofs all the same.
What time should I start Wythop Mill circuit today?
By 14:40 at the latest. Sunset on Ling Fell today is 16:45, Wythop Mill circuit takes about 1h 5m there and back, and that leaves an hour for stops. Start earlier in winter or if the forecast turns.
Is there a GPX for Wythop Mill circuit?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).