Welcome to Wainwrights Fells

Approaching Whiteless Pike in the North Western Fells
Approaching Whiteless Pike - Photo by Robert J Heath

The Lake District is considered by many to be one of the most beautiful and picturesque areas in the United Kingdom and this was true also of Alfred Wainwright. Over a period of 13 years Wainwright produced his now famous series of books, A Pictorial Guide to the Lakeland Fells, detailing 214 fells of the Lake District. Each fell was meticulously hand drawn by Wainwright himself and routes to the summit described.

Alfred Wainwright gazing off into the distance
Alfred Wainwright MBE - Photo by Richard Else

Using the lakes, valleys and roads as boundaries Wainwright divided the Lake District in to seven geographical areas as a way of grouping the fells. The seven areas are as follows:

The Eastern Fells
The Far Eastern Fells
The Central Fells
The Southern Fells
The Northern Fells
The North Western Fells
The Western Fells

Routes

If you're looking for different ways to visit the Wainwrights then be sure to take a look at our routes page.