Mountains & hills · North West England
The Wainwright Lake District peaks
Ten classic Wainwrights for first-time fell-walkers.
Alfred Wainwright's seven Pictorial Guides (1955-66) catalogued 214 Lake District summits. Few people 'bag' all 214, but most regular Lakes walkers know the ten classics — Helvellyn, Scafell Pike (England's tallest), Skiddaw, the Old Man of Coniston, Bowfell, Catbells, Haystacks, Great Gable, Cat Bells and the High Stile ridge. This guide picks the ten most accessible for novice fell-walkers.
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📷 3Natural landmarks · North East England
Helvellyn
Helvellyn — mountain in the English Lake District.
📷 3Natural landmarks · North West England
Scafell Pike
Scafell Pike — highest mountain in England.
★ Iconic📷 5Mountains & hills · North Wales
Snowdon
Wales's highest mountain at 1,085 m.
★ Iconic📷 3Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands
Ben Nevis
The British Isles' highest mountain at 1,345 m.
📷 3Mountains & hills · North West England
Black Combe
Black Combe — Named summit at 600 m.
📷 3Mountains & hills · North West England
Lambrigg Fell
Lambrigg Fell — Named summit at 339 m.
📷 3Mountains & hills · North West England
Clougha Pike
Clougha Pike — Named summit at 410 m.
📷 3Mountains & hills · North West England
Warton Crag
Warton Crag — Named summit at 163 m.
📷 5Mountains & hills · North West England
Winter Hill
Winter Hill — Named summit at 276 m.
📷 5Mountains & hills · North West England
Winter Hill
Winter Hill — Named summit at 456 m.
📷 3Mountains & hills · North West England
Hutton Roof Crags
Hutton Roof Crags — Named summit at 274 m.
📷 5Mountains & hills · North West England
Longridge Fell
Longridge Fell — Named summit at 350.2 m.
📷 3Mountains & hills · North West England
Lord's Seat
Lord's Seat — Named summit at 215.2 m.
📷 3Mountains & hills · North West England
Billinge Hill
Billinge Hill — Named summit at 179 m.
📷 5Mountains & hills · North West England
Stoodley Pike
Stoodley Pike — Named summit at 402 m.
📷 3Mountains & hills · North West England
The Calf
The Calf — Named summit at 676.7 m.