Wastwater Valley

Great Gable

Difficulty: Moderate-Difficult Wainwright Guide: Book Seven – The Western Fells Easily recognisable on the skyline at the Northern end of Wastwater, Great Gable is one of the most popular summits in the Lake District. As Wainwright so elegantly conveyed in his guide books, it is highly satisfying to complete the Read more…

Mellbreak

Mellbreak

Difficulty: Easy-ModerateWainwright: Book Seven – The Western Fells Mellbreak Fell Looming over the Western shoreline of Crummock Water, Mellbreak is a distinctive feature of the landscape. It’s a nice stand alone warm-up walk before attempting some of the taller fells in the region such as High Stile Ridge or Grasmoor, Read more…

Fleetwith Pike

A supremely beautiful view, a soaring ridge and a wild hollow rimmed by crags. These are the things that identify Fleetwith in the mind of the fell walker. This step by step guide will take you through the climb to access one of the most amazing views in all of Lakeland!

Hellvelyn

Difficulty: Medium-Difficult (dependent on weather conditions) Wainwright Guide: Book One – The Eastern Fells Standing at 3,117ft in the Eastern fells, Hellvelyn has a reputation that precedes it. The infamous Striding Edge is a challenge that many a walker wishes to complete. I have been told the view from the Read more…

Rannerdale Knotts

The Bluebells over Rannerdale Knotts is one of the most spectacular things to see in Lakeland, but not everybody knows how or where to find them. Use this complete guide to the little fell to find out how you can experience the beauty of the bluebells over Rannerdale Knotts.