Mountains & hills · North West England
Sails
Sails — a hill or mountain in england north west.
Michael Graham — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Garsdale · 5.1 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Sails is a named hill or mountain in england north west, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Mallerstang-Swaledale Head SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Sails is a mountain located in North-West England. It is characterised by its rugged terrain and scenic views, appealing to outdoor enthusiasts. The area offers various walking trails for different skill levels, making it suitable for both casual walkers and experienced hikers. Visitors can expect a natural setting, with opportunities for exploration and appreciation of the local landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 54.3643, -2.2966
- Nearest railway station
- Garsdale — 5.1 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12616287 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sails?
- Sails is in North-West England, United Kingdom.
- What is Sails?
- Sails — a hill or mountain in england north west.
- How do I get to Sails?
- The nearest railway station is Garsdale, about 5.1 km away. Its coordinates are 54.3643°, -2.2966°.
- Is Sails a protected site?
- Yes — Sails is part of the Mallerstang-Swaledale Head SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Sails?
- The nearest railway station is Garsdale, about 5.1 km away.