Sail is a heathery dome with a small cairn, on the ridge between Causey Pike and Crag Hill. On the north side of Sail Pass a mine opened in 1848 in search of cobalt, but the vein was mostly arsenic and it was soon given up, though its levels can still be seen. From the top you look down Coledale and east to the Helvellyn range, with Bassenthwaite Lake in view.
New to the Wainwrights?Read our guide: What Are The Wainwrights?Ground 10 m south-west of cairn
Skiddaw Group mudstone and siltstone, heather on top and steep, rough slopes all round.
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Also on this route: Grasmoor, Eel Crag, Wandope, Scar Crags, Causey Pike, Outerside
Safety: Routes are a guide only. Carry a map and compass and know how to use them, check the weather before you go, and turn back if in doubt. You use this route at your own risk.
