The Wainwright Ramblers

Comfortably one of the most well-known Wainwrights, Helvellyn has earned its place as the star of our series finale. 

It was no easy venture, with the walk taking in sun and snow on a day where we covered 18km.

Our first batch of episodes has been a pleasure - let’s go out in style…

It’s about time we had a wild camp - right? 

The penultimate episode of the series covers our first night on the hills as we chat about everything we did right and everything we did wrong.

We’ve also got our first guest on, with Russ Moorhouse - better known as amountainbivvy - dropping by to discuss his incredible Wainwright challenge and shed some light on the dos and don’ts of a wild camp.

Enjoy!

Possibly the best-known hill in the country, according to Wainwright, Helm Crag is certainly one of the most recognisable. 

It proved to be a fascinating walk that led to a few interesting chats between the three of us - debates were had…

Join us as we re-live this fine, fine venture and shed some light on why it’s held in such high regard!

The Buttermere Blitz - it’s finally here! 

We wanted to do something different, difficult and determined, with this 12-hour venture being the answer.

It’s the hardest thing we’ve done - so far - as the three of us pushed ourselves to our limits across a number of Wainwrights.

Enjoy this bumper episode where we relive the ups, downs and everything in-between.

Fleetwith Pike - our latest venture and an absolute gem! 

A walk full of twists, turns and surprises, this truly did prove to be one of our favourites.

We’ll also shed some light on our plans for the podcast and the direction we’re taking it - there’s plenty to drink in this week.

Fairfield - the first horseshoe of the podcast! 

Taking in eight Wainwrights, this is a route not to be underestimated with plenty of ups and downs across a variety of terrain.

Come join us as we re-live 20km of mixed emotions.

Scafell Pike - the highest of them all! 

Perhaps the most well-known of the 214 Wainwrights, reaching the summit was never going to be an easy effort.

So it proved to be, with rivers to ramble, boulders to brave and a week’s worth of weather conditions.

Oh, and we have a guest. It’s all happening!

Pavey Ark via Jack's Rake - our latest venture! 

One of the most aesthetically pleasing of the 214 Wainwrights, Pavey Ark almost has to be seen to be believed. However, the best we can do here is tell you about it.

We took two routes up - Jack's Rake and North Rake - so it seems only fair we make it a bumper episode.

Enjoy!

Next up on the list of the 214 - Blencathra! 

With its multiple summits, iconic views and prominent position overlooking the gateway to the Lake District, it’s a name you’ll likely be familiar with.

Join us as we discuss our venture on this Wainwright classic.

Haystacks - the first peak of the 214! 

It was an interesting venture as we got caught in ridiculous weather, took the wrong path more than once, ate the saddest lunch of all-time and yodelled our way through the chaos. 

Enjoy listening to our many, many mistakes.