What are the Wainwrights?

The Wainwrights are 214 mountains and fells in the Lake District, made famous by Alfred Wainwright — a man who loved the hills so much he spent years sketching maps, scribbling notes, and putting together seven gorgeous guidebooks back in the 1950s and 60s. His work is still a hiker’s treasure chest today, and the peaks he wrote about are now simply called “The Wainwrights.”

What is Wainwright bagging?

Think of it as a Lake District version of “gotta catch ’em all.” Wainwright bagging is about climbing all 214 fells that Alfred documented. It’s a proper challenge, and while some speedy folks do it in a couple of years, most people take their time — sometimes a lifetime — ticking them off. It’s not just about standing on summits though. It’s an excuse to roam all over the Lakes, from the big-name peaks to the tucked-away gems, while walking in the footsteps of Wainwright himself.

Want to explore the list?

Below you’ll find all 214 Wainwrights. You can sort the table by clicking on any column, or use the search box to quickly track down your favourite summit. Click on a name, and you’ll jump to a walk that includes that fell. And if you’re curious, you can also check out my Wainwrights in 51 walks