Stair via Sail Pass up Sail: route map, distance and time
773 m · Cumbria
Sail is a grassy fell on the Coledale ridge between Scar Crags and Crag Hill, climbed by a zigzag path from Sail Pass.
Climb to Sail Pass between Scar Crags and Sail, then follow the zigzag path up the eastern slope.
Stair via Sail Pass at a glance
| Distance | 5.3 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 758 m |
| Time up | 2h 20m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 3h 25m, down the same way |
| Grade | Moderate |
| Start | Stair (Newlands valley) |
| Start grid reference | NY 235 210 |
| Summit grid reference | NY 198 202 |
Stair via Sail Pass 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 Stair via Sail Pass takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 1h 55m | 2h 45m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 2h 20m | 3h 25m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 2h 50m | 4h 10m |
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 07:49, sunset 18:06. Start by 13:41 to be down before dark, allowing 3h 25m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:51, sunset 18:03. Start by 13:38 to be down before dark, allowing 3h 25m for the walk and an hour for stops.
Sail summit weather for this route
There is no recent summit forecast cached for Sail right now. The main Sail page loads the live forecast when you open it. Open the live Sail forecast.
Before you go, also check: MWIS Lake District forecast · Met Office mountain forecast · Weatherline fell top conditions.
About Sail
Sail is a grassy fell on the Coledale ridge between Scar Crags and Crag Hill, climbed by a zigzag path from Sail Pass. More about Sail, with the live forecast.
On the lists: Wainwright, Hewitt, Nuttall, Birkett.
Extend the walk: tops near the summit
- Crag Hill (839 m), 0.5 km west
- Ard Crags (581 m), 1 km south-east
- Wandope (774 m), 1.1 km south-west
- Scar Crags (672 m), 1.1 km east
- Knott Rigg (556 m), 1.4 km south
- Outerside (568 m), 1.7 km north-east
Challenges that include Sail
More walks from Stair
Routes in Peakify's guides that start within 500 m of this one, for another day from the same car park.
- Stair via Barrow Door up Barrow
- Stair via Rowling End up Causey Pike
- Stair via Causey Pike and Sail up Crag Hill
- Stair over Causey Pike up Scar Crags
Other routes up Sail
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time up | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braithwaite via Causey Pike ridge | 6.3 km one way | 780 m | 2h 35m | Moderate |
| Braithwaite via Coledale Hause | 7.0 km one way | — | — | Hard |
| Lanthwaite via Gasgale Gill and Coledale Hause | 7.2 km one way | — | — | Hard |
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location (the start is at NY 235 210, the summit at NY 198 202), 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.
Stair via Sail Pass: questions and answers
How far is Stair via Sail Pass?
Stair via Sail Pass is 5.3 km one way to the summit of Sail, with 758 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 10.6 km.
How long does Stair via Sail Pass take?
About 2h 20m to the summit of Sail and 3h 25m 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 4h 10m for the round trip.
Where do you park for Stair via Sail Pass?
Stair via Sail Pass starts from Stair (Newlands valley). The grid reference is NY 235 210.
Is Stair via Sail Pass suitable for beginners?
Yes, for fit walkers on a clear day. Peakify grades it Moderate: a long climb on a made path, but the top is high, exposed and colder than the start. Turn back if the cloud comes down and you can't navigate.
What time should I start Stair via Sail Pass today?
By 13:41 at the latest. Sunset on Sail today is 18:06, Stair via Sail Pass takes about 3h 25m there and back, and that leaves an hour for stops. Start earlier in winter or if the forecast turns.
Is there a GPX for Stair via Sail Pass?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).