Wythop Mill up Sale Fell: route map, distance and time
359 m · Lake District N · OS grid NY194296
Sale Fell is a 359m grassy hill at the north-west corner of Bassenthwaite Lake, a Wainwright with a short circuit and views over the lake to Skiddaw.
A lane and grassy paths lead up to the summit, with a return past the ruins of the old church.
Wythop Mill at a glance
| Distance | 1.9 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 235 m |
| Time up | 0h 45m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 1h 10m, down the same way |
| Grade | Easy |
| Start | Wythop Mill |
| Start grid reference | NY 178 295 |
| Summit grid reference | NY194296 |
Wythop Mill 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 takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 0h 40m | 0h 55m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 0h 45m | 1h 10m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 0h 55m | 1h 25m |
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 14:35 to be down before dark, allowing 1h 10m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:09, sunset 16:43. Start by 14:33 to be down before dark, allowing 1h 10m for the walk and an hour for stops.
Sale Fell summit weather for this route
There is no recent summit forecast cached for Sale Fell right now. The main Sale Fell page loads the live forecast when you open it. Open the live Sale Fell forecast.
Before you go, also check: MWIS Lake District forecast · Met Office mountain forecast.
About Sale Fell
Sale Fell is a 359m grassy hill at the north-west corner of Bassenthwaite Lake, a Wainwright with a short circuit and views over the lake to Skiddaw. More about Sale Fell, with the live forecast.
On the lists: Wainwright, HuMP, Birkett.
Extend the walk: tops near the summit
- Ling Fell (374 m), 1.8 km south-west
- Broom Fell (510 m), 2.6 km south
Challenges that include Sale 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 circuit up Ling 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 NY194296), 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: questions and answers
How far is Wythop Mill?
Wythop Mill is 1.9 km one way to the summit of Sale Fell, with 235 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 3.8 km.
How long does Wythop Mill take?
About 0h 45m to the summit of Sale Fell and 1h 10m 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 25m for the round trip.
Where do you park for Wythop Mill?
Wythop Mill starts from Wythop Mill. The grid reference is NY 178 295.
Is Wythop Mill 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 today?
By 14:35 at the latest. Sunset on Sale Fell today is 16:45, Wythop Mill takes about 1h 10m 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?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).