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Information about All 214 Wainwright Fells with the Wainwrights Map The fells of England’s Lake District have an almost mythical quality. Their rugged slopes and sweeping views have inspired poets, artists, and wanderers for centuries. Yet one man, more than any other, captured their spirit on paper. Alfred Wainwright, a meticulous accountant from an industrial…

Explore Alfred Wainwright’s Enchanting Lake District with My Map of Wainwrights Discover the world of Alfred Wainwright’s Lake District with my map of Wainwrights. This interactive map, meticulously crafted on Google My Maps, features all 214 fells described by Wainwright himself. From the tallest to the smallest, each fell’s details are available at the click…

Celebrating 70 Years of the Countryside Code with a Modern Update Natural England and Natural Resources Wales have launched a new Countryside Code to coincide with the 70th anniversary of the original booklet published in 1951. This is the first update in over a decade and aims to provide clearer guidance for countryside visitors, emphasising…

Complete Guide to the Dales 30 Mountains in the Yorkshire Dales National Park The Dales 30 refers to a list of 30 mountains in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, all classified as Hewitts. Hewitts are hills in England, Wales, and Ireland that are over 2000 feet (609.6 metres) in height and have a prominence or…

A Complete List of Wainwrights in the Pictorial Guide to the Lakeland Fells This article delves into the renowned list of Wainwrights, meticulously detailed by Alfred Wainwright in his treasured Pictorial Guides to the Lakeland Fells. From his first drafts in 1952, Wainwright dedicated 13 years to crafting this comprehensive reference for walkers, providing an…