Sale Fell

At 359 meters, one of the smallest fells in the Lake District, and one of the easiest to get right. The roadside parking is reached along a narrow lane from the Pheasant Inn, just off the A66 by Bassenthwaite, and a signposted footpath leads on to a route of about 2 miles that is fairly straightforward and easy to follow. Grass and gravel paths with some moderately steep slopes take 1.5 to 2 hours at most, and the top looks over Bassenthwaite Lake to the northern fells around it. It is a calm choice for a first outing with a map in hand, or for a day when cloud is sitting on the higher tops.