The Wainwrights, one of most popular peak challenges in the UK. Includes all 214 of the original English Lake District fells listed in A. Wainwright's classic 'Pictorial Guides to the Lakeland Fells'. peakery also features each of the 7 Wainwright books as a separate challenge (if you want to focus on one region at a time).
Highest peak
Scafell Pike
3,209 ft / 978 m
Most prominent peak
Scafell Pike
2,992 ft / 911 m prom
Most climbed peak
Scafell Pike
170 climbs
Most difficult peak
Old Man of Coniston
Class 1
Difficulty breakdown
Class 1/2 2 peaks
Highlights
- Climb the highest hills (called fells in this region of the country) in England.
- Marvel at the beauty of the most dramatic upland landscapes in England. The whole region is now a World Heritage Site.
- Enjoy the renowned hospitality and food of the region after hikes on the fells.
- Walk in the steps of the English poets Wordsworth and Coleridge.
- Some scrambling ability is needed on a few of the fells, but all can be scaled without ropes
Latest climbs
"I headed up to the YHA Langdale Saturday afternoon for an early start picking up these peaks.
I didn’t realise that the Fred Whitton race was on this weekend but the early start meant I still l managed to bag a spot in the lay-by and I was on Helm Crag without another soul in sight.
This theme continued on all four peaks barely seeing anyone all day despite the warm weather and superb dry conditions underfoot " — charliegill • May 11, 2025
"I headed up to the YHA Langdale Saturday afternoon for an early start picking up these peaks.
I didn’t realise that the Fred Whitton race was on this weekend but the early start meant I still l managed to bag a spot in the lay-by and I was on Helm Crag without another soul in sight.
This theme continued on all four peaks barely seeing anyone all day despite the warm weather and superb dry conditions underfoot " — charliegill • May 11, 2025
"I headed up to the YHA Langdale Saturday afternoon for an early start picking up these peaks.
I didn’t realise that the Fred Whitton race was on this weekend but the early start meant I still l managed to bag a spot in the lay-by and I was on Helm Crag without another soul in sight.
This theme continued on all four peaks barely seeing anyone all day despite the warm weather and superb dry conditions underfoot " — charliegill • May 11, 2025
"I headed up to the YHA Langdale Saturday afternoon for an early start picking up these peaks.
I didn’t realise that the Fred Whitton race was on this weekend but the early start meant I still l managed to bag a spot in the lay-by and I was on Helm Crag without another soul in sight.
This theme continued on all four peaks barely seeing anyone all day despite the warm weather and superb dry conditions underfoot " — charliegill • May 11, 2025
"May 9, best weather you could imagine. I walked from the Seatoller bus station southwards on the route west of the Seathwaite Fell to bag Scafell Pike. The other peaks could be bagged on the descent tour. At the "Great End" you have marvellous views in all directions." — markorothe • May 9, 2025