Sale How

About Sale How

Positioned on the eastern flank of the Skiddaw massif, this broad, grassy dome offers a quieter perspective of the Northern Fells than its loftier neighbours. Often bypassed by those on the main summit tracks, its gentle slopes provide a straightforward ascent from Skiddaw House and impressive views across to Lonscale Crags.

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• •The name likely stems from the Old Norse 'salh', referring to sallow or willow trees, and 'haugr', the common Lakeland term for a hill or mound.
• •Despite its significant height, Alfred Wainwright excluded Sale How from his seven-volume pictorial guide, viewing it as a mere subsidiary shoulder of Skiddaw. It was later formally categorised as a Nuttall and a Birkett, earning it more attention from modern peak-baggers.
• •The summit provides a superb vantage point for observing the deep trench of the Glenderaterra Beck, with an unblocked view towards the dark, heather-clad slopes of Great Calva to the north.
• •The hill is a key landmark for walkers visiting Skiddaw House; it stands directly above the remote youth hostel, acting as the first major climb for those heading towards the main Skiddaw summit via Jenkin Hill.
• •At exactly 666 metres high, it is a summit that attracts a certain kind of numerical collector, though the actual experience of the hill—largely easy grass and gentle gradients—is far less dramatic than the number suggests.