Saskills Group Walks | Join a Walk
Join group walks, find walking companions and friends, or organise your own!
Don't walk alone! Find friendly walkers to explore Saskills together. Join scheduled group walks or start your own.
Elevation
239m
784 ft
Prominence
51m
Coordinates
54.2510, -2.9297
SD395843
OS Map
96 97
Explorer: OL7S
At the summit, you'll find a sturdy trig point standing proud, alongside a delightful rock formation that resembles an unusually shy sheep.
The mountain is primarily composed of Carboniferous limestone, providing a unique karst landscape with several sinkholes and cliff formations. The geology is rich with fossils, perfect for those with a keen eye for prehistoric remnants.
From the summit, enjoy panoramic views of the verdant valleys below, the iconic Yorkshire Dales, and on a clear day, even the distant peaks of the Lake District.
Saskills is derived from Old Norse, meaning 'sandy hills,' reflecting the terrain in the surrounding areas.
The mountain has played a role in local folklore, often associated with ancient tales of giants who roamed the landscape.
A well-marked trail that meanders through lush meadows, ascending steadily towards the summit with breathtaking views along the way.
There is a dedicated parking area at Cowshill, just a short drive from the trailhead, accommodating about 20 vehicles.
Frequent bus services operate from nearby towns, with a stop conveniently located at Cowshill.
A few miles away in Cowshill, you can find a charming café serving delightful homemade cakes and hot drinks, alongside public restrooms for your convenience.
Join friendly walkers exploring Saskills and surrounding area
More walks starting close to this area
Create a walk and let others join you. It's free and easy!
Some common questions about the hills answered
Many walkers use Walkmates to join or organise walks with others. You can check for group walks around Saskills through the maps
Activity varies by location and time, but Walkmates lets you see whether others have shared walks or shown interest in this area. Find other people through the walking friends search walking friends for Saskills search or of course create your own walk for Saskills
Yes. If there aren’t any walks listed already, you can create a walk and make it available for others to join.
If you're signed up to Walkmates, you can create a walk to Saskills.
There are often multiple ways to walk this hill, depending on experience and route preference. Walkmates helps you explore walks and routes that others have shared.
Yes. You can suggest or create routes to share with others. Walkmates focuses on the social side of walking, so routes are used to help people organise walks and explore areas together, rather than as detailed navigation tools or route libraries.
Other uses really appreciate knowledgeable walkers sharing their routes. Share your favourite route to Saskills here
We always strive to keep the information on Walkmates as accurate as possible. If you find an error, please let us know through the contact form and we'll aim to correct it as quickly as possible
Grid Ref: SD395843
Loughrigg Fell
335m
Red Screes
779m
Wetherlam
763m
![The Old Man of Coniston [Coniston Old Man]](https://cdn.walkmates.com/gallery-images/0c140e91269b49abbee339fc41828d25.jpg)
The Old Man of Coniston [Coniston Old Man]
802m
Dow Crag
778m
+ 5 more nearby hills
Find more walking companions in the area
No comments yet. Be the first to share your thoughts!