Graystones, Ling Fell and Sale Fell
3 Wainwrights in the northern Lake District, climbed together from High Lorton.
- Distance
- 10.9 km
- Ascent
- 800 m
- Time
- 4–5.5 h
- Grade
- Moderate
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 450 m
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About this walk
Graystones, Ling Fell and Sale Fell is a moderate 10.9 km circular walk with 800 m of ascent, taking 4 to 5.5 hours. It starts at High Lorton, B5292 (grid reference NY 177 257). It climbs 3 listed hills, the highest Graystones at 450 m.
Graystones, Ling Fell and Sale Fell are 3 of Wainwright's 214 fells, close together in the northern Lake District. The highest, Graystones, reaches 450 m (1,478 ft).
From High Lorton, B5292, a good part of the way is over open fellside with no path, so you'll need to navigate with a map and compass. It links the summits by the easiest line between them, then returns to the start.
Route
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1
The approach
From High Lorton, head up the open fellside towards Graystones.
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2
The summits
Climb Graystones, then continue to Ling Fell and Sale Fell.
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3
Return
Descend and return to the start.
Summits
Questions about this walk
- How long does Graystones, Ling Fell and Sale Fell take?
- Most walkers take 4–5.5 hours for the 10.9 km route, which has 800 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at High Lorton, B5292 (grid reference NY 177 257). Use a car park if there's one nearby; otherwise park considerately and don't block gates, passing places or farm tracks.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Not easily: there's no regular bus or train to the start, so you'll need a car, a lift or a long walk in.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded moderate. Largely pathless fellside: rough, steep and boggy in places.
- Which hills does it climb?
- Graystones (450 m, Wainwright); Ling Fell (374 m, Wainwright); Sale Fell (359 m, Wainwright).
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Before you go: Sheep graze the lower slopes: keep dogs on a lead, especially during lambing (April and May).
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