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Sale Fell

Hill, Mountain in Cumberland Allerdale

England

Sale Fell

A66 south of Brathay Hill
A66 south of Brathay Hill Credit: Colin Pyle

Sale Fell is a picturesque hill located in the county of Cumberland, in the northwestern region of England. Standing at an elevation of 359 meters (1,178 feet), it is classified as a hill rather than a mountain. Despite its relatively modest height, Sale Fell offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside and the nearby Bassenthwaite Lake, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers alike.

The hill is known for its distinctive shape, with a prominent summit that provides a vantage point for taking in the stunning vistas. The terrain is a mix of open grassy slopes and woodland, creating a diverse and scenic landscape. The summit is adorned with a trig point, a concrete pillar used in surveying, which adds to the charm of the area.

There are several walking routes that lead to the top of Sale Fell, varying in difficulty and length, allowing visitors of all abilities to enjoy the natural beauty of the area. The hill is also home to a variety of wildlife, including birds such as buzzards and kestrels, as well as red squirrels and roe deer.

The nearby village of Wythop Mill provides a starting point for many of these walks, with a car park available for visitors. The tranquil and peaceful atmosphere of Sale Fell, combined with its stunning views and accessible trails, make it a beloved destination for those seeking a scenic escape in the heart of the Lake District.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 54.655617/-3.2501328 or Grid Reference NY1929. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

A66 south of Brathay Hill
A66 south of Brathay Hill
Dead Crag Following a path up to Sale Fell.
Dead Crag
Following a path up to Sale Fell.
Kelswick farm. Looking down on the farm from Sale Fell.
Kelswick farm.
Looking down on the farm from Sale Fell.
Grassy ridge beyond wall The ridge reaches Rivings, a shallow hill dome off to the right in the image. The slightly more distant, elongated feature to the left is Lothwaite. The lightly snow-dusted mountain is of course, Skiddaw.
Grassy ridge beyond wall
The ridge reaches Rivings, a shallow hill dome off to the right in the image. The slightly more distant, elongated feature to the left is Lothwaite. The lightly snow-dusted mountain is of course, Skiddaw.
Rivings Rivings is the shallow hill dome beyond the wall. The distant, lightly snowed sweep of mountains is the Helvellyn range. Skiddaw rises to the left out of the image, Dodd being the tree-covered cone there.
Rivings
Rivings is the shallow hill dome beyond the wall. The distant, lightly snowed sweep of mountains is the Helvellyn range. Skiddaw rises to the left out of the image, Dodd being the tree-covered cone there.
Dead bracken on hill slope The slope is on the eastern side of Ling Fell. Sale Fell is the nearer hill across the valley; it partly conceals another hill, Binsey.
Dead bracken on hill slope
The slope is on the eastern side of Ling Fell. Sale Fell is the nearer hill across the valley; it partly conceals another hill, Binsey.
Kelswick Kelswick is a farm on the southern side of Sale Fell, south-west of its summit.
Kelswick
Kelswick is a farm on the southern side of Sale Fell, south-west of its summit.
Declining eastern slope of Sale Fell Short grass on the slope descending from Sale Fell towards the minor knoll of Rivings and the rib known as Lothwaite. The Skiddaw range is in the distance with the dark, grooved ridge of Ullock Pike, Long Side etc. before the main mountain.
Declining eastern slope of Sale Fell
Short grass on the slope descending from Sale Fell towards the minor knoll of Rivings and the rib known as Lothwaite. The Skiddaw range is in the distance with the dark, grooved ridge of Ullock Pike, Long Side etc. before the main mountain.
Trees along crest of ridge The trees are along the southern side of a shallow valley that runs down to join Wythop Beck. Grisedale Pike is the distant mountain at the right side of the image.
Trees along crest of ridge
The trees are along the southern side of a shallow valley that runs down to join Wythop Beck. Grisedale Pike is the distant mountain at the right side of the image.
Orient Express, Bassenthwaite Lake A full size model steam locomotive built for the 2017 film version of Murder on the Orient Express, now on display at Bassenthwaite Lake station. The 'locomotive' appears to be supported by a set of small rusty trolley wheels. There is a small gap between the 'real' wheels and the track.
Orient Express, Bassenthwaite Lake
A full size model steam locomotive built for the 2017 film version of Murder on the Orient Express, now on display at Bassenthwaite Lake station. The 'locomotive' appears to be supported by a set of small rusty trolley wheels. There is a small gap between the 'real' wheels and the track.
Orient Express, Bassenthwaite Lake A full size model train built for the 2017 film version of Murder on the Orient Express, now on display at Bassenthwaite Lake station. It provides additional restaurant accommodation.
Orient Express, Bassenthwaite Lake
A full size model train built for the 2017 film version of Murder on the Orient Express, now on display at Bassenthwaite Lake station. It provides additional restaurant accommodation.
Former Bassenthwaite Lake station Bassenthwaite Lake station, originally on the Cockermouth, Keswick and Penrith Railway, closed in 1966. The station buildings later became a café. The railway theme was enhanced by the acquisition of the full size model steam train from the 2017 film version of Murder on the Orient Express (extreme left).
Former Bassenthwaite Lake station
Bassenthwaite Lake station, originally on the Cockermouth, Keswick and Penrith Railway, closed in 1966. The station buildings later became a café. The railway theme was enhanced by the acquisition of the full size model steam train from the 2017 film version of Murder on the Orient Express (extreme left).
Pheasant Inn, Bassenthwaite Grade II Listed Building - see <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1475845?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1475845?section=official-list-entry">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Pheasant Inn, Bassenthwaite
Grade II Listed Building - see LinkExternal link
Hay rolls in the field by the lake
Hay rolls in the field by the lake
Bassenthwaite Lake Station restaurant Dining is in the carriages behind the locomotive
Bassenthwaite Lake Station restaurant
Dining is in the carriages behind the locomotive
Footpath to Dubwath
Footpath to Dubwath
Hay meadow and information board
Hay meadow and information board
Steam engine at the Bassenthwaite Lake Station restaurant
Steam engine at the Bassenthwaite Lake Station restaurant
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Sale Fell is located at Grid Ref: NY1929 (Lat: 54.655617, Lng: -3.2501328)

Administrative County: Cumbria

District: Allerdale

Police Authority: Cumbria

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Located within 500m of 54.655617,-3.2501328
Sale Fell
Ele: 359
Natural: peak
Old Name: Wythop
Source: npe
Wikidata: Q7403796
Wikipedia: en:Sale Fell
Lat/Long: 54.655611/-3.2501218
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Kelswick
Place: locality
Lat/Long: 54.6519818/-3.2536609
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Rivings
Place: locality
Lat/Long: 54.6541606/-3.244451
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Ele: 359
Man Made: survey_point
Source: npe
Lat/Long: 54.6561838/-3.2491915
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Barrier: stile
Lat/Long: 54.6590778/-3.246557
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