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This page lists all 214 Wainwright tops with a photograph of each one. Use it as a handy reference when bagging Wainwrights to ensure you’ve reached the right location. Hover/tap the card for quick details or click/tap the information icon to go to the fell page. Use the controls below to filter and sort.

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The Wainwright tops in pictures

The Wainwright top at Arnison Crag — Arnison Crag summit cairn, looking north to Ullswater, with Glenridding Dodd on the left and the slopes of Place Fell on the right.

The Wainwright top at Birkhouse Moor — The pile of stones (hardly a cairn) at Birkhouse Moor summit, looking north-east along the ridge to the north top.

The Wainwright top at Birks — A modest cairn marks the Wainwright top (not the highest point) at Birks. Looking north-east to Ullswater with Glenridding Dodd on the left, Place Fell on the right, and Great Mell Fell and Gowbarrow Fell in the distance.

The Wainwright top at Catstycam — Catstycam summit cairn, looking north-east to Ullswater with Sheffield Pike on the left and Birkhouse Moor on the right.

The Wainwright top at Clough Head — The Ordnance Survey triangulation column (S5946) at Clough Head summit, looking west to Derwentwater, backed by the North Western Fells.

The Wainwright top at Dollywaggon Pike — Dollywaggon Pike summit, looking north-east down Grisedale to Place Fell with Striding Edge on the left and St. Sunday Crag on the right.

The Wainwright top at Dove Crag — Dove Crag summit cairn, perched on a rock platform, looking north-east.

The Wainwright top at Fairfield — The summit cairn at Fairfield, looking north to the curved back of St. Sunday Crag.

The Wainwright top at Glenridding Dodd — The cairn at Glenridding Dodd summit, looking north-east along Ullswater, with Gowbarrow Fell on the left and the slopes of Place Fell on the right.

The Wainwright top at Gowbarrow Fell — The triangulation column (10790) with National Trust plaque at Gowbarrow Fell summit, looking north with Great Mell Fell on the left and Little Mell Fell on the right.

The Wainwright top at Great Dodd — Great Dodd summit cairn, looking north-west with Grasmoor on the left and Skiddaw on the right. Derwent Water and Bassenthwaite Lake are just in evidence.

The Wainwright top at Great Mell Fell — Great Mell Fell summit, looking west to the coastal plain, with Clough Head on the left.

The Wainwright top at Great Rigg — Great Rigg summit cairn, looking south-east along the ridge to Heron Pike. Ambleside and Windermere appear in the distance.

The Wainwright top at Hart Crag — Hart Crag summit cairn (east top), looking north-east to Place Fell and the High Street range.

The Wainwright top at Hart Side — Hart Side summit cairn, looking south towards Birkhouse Moor and St. Sunday Crag, with Sheffield Pike on the left and the Helvellyn range on the right.

The Wainwright top at Hartsop above How — Hartsop Above How summit rock outcrop, looking south-east, with Red Screes on the right.

The Wainwright top at Helvellyn — Helvellyn summit cairn, looking north across a misty Red Tarn Cove to the triangulation column (S5948).

The Wainwright top at Heron Pike — The Wainwright summit at Heron Pike (quartz rock outcrop), looking to the (9m higher) north summit above Erne Crag and backed by Rydal Head.

The Wainwright top at High Hartsop Dodd — The modest cairn at High Hartsop Dodd summit, looking south-west to Little Hart Crag, with the slopes of Red Screes on the left and Dove Crag on the right.

The Wainwright top at High Pike [Scandale] — High Pike summit cairn, looking north-east to Little Hart Crag, with Dove Crag on the left.

The Wainwright top at Little Hart Crag — Little Hart Crag summit cairn. On the left, Hartsop above How appears in the middle distance with St. Sunday Crag on the skyline.

The Wainwright top at Little Mell Fell — The stone-built triangulation column (S6992) at Little Mell Fell summit, looking south-west towards the Helvellyn range.

The Wainwright top at Low Pike — Low Pike summit cairn, looking north to Scandale Bottom and High Beckstones with the ridge wall on the left.

The Wainwright top at Middle Dodd — Middle Dodd summit cairn, looking south along Smallthwaite Band to Red Screes.

The Wainwright top at Nab Scar — Nabb Scar summit cairn, looking north towards Heron Pike, with the slopes of High Pike on the right.

The Wainwright top at Nethermost Pike — Nethermost Pike summit plateau, “a field on top of a mountain”, looking north towards Helvellyn with Catstycam and Striding Edge on the right.

The Wainwright top at Raise — The beehive cairn at Raise summit, looking south to Helvellyn and Catstycam.

The Wainwright top at Red Screes — The triangulation column (S5639) at Red Screes summit, looking north to Middle Dodd, with Brothers Water and Place Fell in the distance.

The Wainwright top at Saint Sunday Crag — St. Sunday Crag summit cairn, looking north-east to the Far Eastern Fells.

The Wainwright top at Seat Sandal — The generous cairn at Seat Sandal summit, looking north-east to the fell-top wall with the slopes of Dollywaggon Pike on the left, Saint Sunday Crag behind, and Fairfield on the right.

The Wainwright top at Sheffield Pike — Sheffield Pike summit cairn with the Marshall/Howard boundary stone, looking east along Ullswater with Gowbarrow Fell on the left.

The Wainwright top at Stone Arthur — Stone Arthur summit, looking south to Grasmere, with the Coniston Fells in the distance.

The Wainwright top at Stybarrow Dodd — Stybarrow Dodd summit cairn looking north-west to Grasmoor and Grisedale Pike. Bassenthwaite Lake appears on the right.

The Wainwright top at Watson's Dodd — Watson's Dodd summit cairn, looking north-west to Bassenthwaite Lake with Skiddaw on the right.

The Wainwright top at White Side — White Side summit, looking due south across the broken down wind shelter to Lower Man with Helvellyn on the left.

The Wainwright top at Angletarn Pikes — Angletarn Pikes (north) summit, looking south with Brothers Water on the left. The snaking ridge of Hartsop above How is in the centre with Saint Sunday Crag prominent on the right.

The Wainwright top at Arthur's Pike — Arthur's Pike summit cairn, looking west across Ullswater to the Eastern Fells, with Bonscale Pike and Hallin Fell on the left.

The Wainwright top at Beda Fell (Beda Head) — The modest cairn at Beda Fell summit, looking north to Hallin Fell and Ullswater with Little Mell Fell on the left and Bonscale Pike above Steel Knotts on the right.

The Wainwright top at Bonscale Pike — Bonscale Pike summit cairn, looking north with Ullswater below and Little Mell Fell on the left.

The Wainwright top at Branstree — The small cairn at Branstree summit, looking south-east to the end of the wall. The concrete plinth is an Ordnance Survey triangulation disc (T029).

The Wainwright top at Brock Crags — Brock Crags summit cairn, looking north-west to Glenridding and Ullswater. The Eastern Fells form a backdrop with Catstycam prominent on the left.

The Wainwright top at Caudale Moor (Stony Cove Pike) — Caudale Moor summit cairn, looking south with Froswick, Ill Bell and Yoke as a backdrop.

The Wainwright top at Froswick — Froswick summit cairn. looking north to Thornthwaite Crag in shadow and Caudale Moor on the left.

The Wainwright top at Gray Crag — Gray Crag summit cairn (north), looking south to Threshthwaite Mouth with Thornthwaite Crag on the left and Caudale Moor on the right.

The Wainwright top at Grey Crag — Grey Crag summit cairn, looking north-east to Harrop Pike.

The Wainwright top at Hallin Fell — Hallin Fell summit tower, looking north-east along Ullswater with the slopes of Arthur's Pike on the right. There is stone seating on the north side of the tower for lake views and contemplation.

The Wainwright top at Harter Fell [Mardale] — Harter Fell summit cairn of stone and twisted metal fence posts, looking north-west to Mardale Ill Bell and High Street.

The Wainwright top at Hartsop Dodd — Hartsop Dodd summit, looking north to Ullswater. The wooden post marks the high point and Wainwright top with a viewpoint cairn close by.

The Wainwright top at High Raise [Martindale] — High Rise summit with shelter and cairn, looking south to Kidsty Pike and High Street with Branstree on the left.

The Wainwright top at High Street — The Ordnance Survey triangulation column (S1541) at the summit of High Street, looking south-west.

The Wainwright top at Ill Bell — The twin beehive cairns at Ill Bell summit, looking south to Windermere. The Wainwright top is the cairn on the left. The one remaining fence post can also be seen.

The Wainwright top at Kentmere Pike — The triangulation column (S5636) at Kentmere Pike summit, looking west to Ill Bell and Froswick with the Eastern Fells in the distance.

The Wainwright top at Kidsty Pike — Kidsty Pike summit, looking south-west across Riggindale to High Street with Mardale Ill Bell on the left.

The Wainwright top at The Knott — The generous sumit cairn at Knott, looking north to Rest Dodd and The Nab with the Eastern Fells on the left.

The Wainwright top at Loadpot Hill — The Wainwright top at Loadpot Hill, looking north-west to the OS trig column. The boundary stone is etched with the letter “L” (now very worn). It once marked the boundary between the Lowther and Dalemain estates.

The Wainwright top at Mardale Ill Bell — Mardale Ill Bell summit cairn, looking north to Bonscale Pike and Ullswater.

The Wainwright top at The Nab — The Nab summit cairn, looking south to Rest Dodd with The Knott on the left and Red Screes on the Right.

The Wainwright top at Place Fell — The Ordnance Survey triangulation column (S5957) at Place Fell summit, looking west to Helvellyn, Catstycam, and the summit cairn.

The Wainwright top at Rampsgill Head — Rampsgill Head summit cairn, looking north-west to Rest Dodd with Birks on the left and Great Mell Fell on the right.

The Wainwright top at Rest Dodd — Rest Dodd summit, looking north towards The Nab with Ullswater beyond and Loadpot Hill on the right.

The Wainwright top at Sallows — A small, rocky ridge marks the summit at Sallows, looking south-west to Windermere with a distant Black Combe on the right.

The Wainwright top at Selside Pike — Selside Pike summit (highest point), looking north-east to the shelter cairn (Wainwright summit).

The Wainwright top at Shipman Knotts — The actual summit of Shipman Knotts on the eastern side of the ridge-top wall. This summit is difficult to reach and many walkers will be happy visiting the small cairn on the western side of the wall, just a few metres away.

The Wainwright top at Sour Howes — Sour Howes summit, the highest of several knolls in the vicinity, looking south-west to Windermere.

The Wainwright top at Steel Knotts (Pikeawassa) — The rock outcrop at Steel Knotts summit, known as Pikeawassa, looking north towards Hallin Fell and Ullswater.

The Wainwright top at Tarn Crag [Longsleddale] — Tarn Crag summit cairn, looking south-west towards the survey pillar in the mist.

The Wainwright top at Thornthwaite Crag — Thornthwaite Crag summit beacon, looking south towards Windermere with Ill Bell on the left.

The Wainwright top at Troutbeck Tongue — Troutbeck Tongue summit cairn, looking south to Troutbeck and Windermere with Wansfell Pike on the right.

The Wainwright top at Wansfell (Baystones) — Wansfell summit cairn, looking south-west to Wansfell Pike and Windermere.

The Wainwright top at Wether Hill — Wether Hill boundary stone and summit cairn, looking west across The Nab and Beda Fell towards the Helvellyn range.

The Wainwright top at Yoke — Yoke summit cairn, looking north-east towards the Nan Bield Pass with Ill Bell on the left. In the distance and in shadow, High Street is on the left with Harter Fell on the right.

The Wainwright top at Armboth Fell — Wainwright's top at Armboth Fell, looking north-west to the true summit (smooth rock dome) and High Seat on the left. Blencathra can be seen in the distance.

The Wainwright top at Bleaberry Fell — The main summit cairn at Bleaberry Fell has been fashioned into a circular wind shelter. This view looks north towards the Skiddaw massif. Bassenthwaite Lake is seen on the left.

The Wainwright top at Blea Rigg — Blea Rigg summit outcrop, looking north-east with the Helvellyn range, Seat Sandal and Fairfield on the left.

The Wainwright top at Calf Crag — Calf Crag summit cairn, looking south to Helm Crag (in shadow) and Windermere in the distance.

The Wainwright top at Eagle Crag — The smooth rock outcrop at Eagle Crag summit, looking north-west. High Crag appears on the left with Bessyboot just below.

The Wainwright top at Gibson Knott — The summit cairn at Gibson Knott, looking north with Steel Fell on the left and Helvellyn, Nethermost Pike, and Dollywaggon Pike on the right.

The Wainwright top at Grange Fell (Brund Fell) — The summit outcrop at Grange Fell, looking west to Maiden Moor with High Spy on the left and Catbells on the right. Grisedale Pike and Causey Pike are just visible in the distance.

The Wainwright top at Great Crag — Great Crag summit cairn at the Wainwright top, looking north to the (lower) subsidiary top and to Skiddaw in the distance.

The Wainwright top at Harrison Stickle — Harrison Stickle summit cairn, looking south-east to Windermere with Lingmoor Fell on the right.

The Wainwright top at Helm Crag — Helm Crag summit (The Howitzer), looking south to Windermere.

The Wainwright top at High Raise [Langdale] — The triangulation column (S5989) at High Raise summit, looking west to Glaramara with Great Gable on the left and High Stile on the right.

The Wainwright top at High Rigg — High Rigg summit cairn, looking north to Blencathra with the slopes of Clough Head on the right.

The Wainwright top at High Seat — The OS triangulation column (S5987) at High Seat summit, looking south-east towards the Helvellyn range. The highest point and Wainwright top is the exposed rock on the right.

The Wainwright top at High Tove — High Tove summit cairn, looking east towards Raise, White Side and Helvellyn. The highest ground is at the hand-gate, 50m west of the cairn.

The Wainwright top at Loft Crag — Loft Crag summit cairn, looking south-east into Langdale, with Lingmoor Fell and Blea Tarn on the right.

The Wainwright top at Loughrigg Fell — The triangulation column (S5470) at Loughrigg Fell summit, looking north-west towards the Landgale Pikes.

The Wainwright top at Pavey Ark — The rock outcrop at Pavey Ark summit, looking south to Harrison Stickle. The Dale Head group appear on the left with Crinkle Crags and Bowfell on the right.

The Wainwright top at Pike o'Stickle — Pike o'Stickle summit cairn, looking south-east to a ghostly Loft Crag.

The Wainwright top at Raven Crag — Raven Crag summit and viewing platform, looking south along Thirlmere with the slopes of the Helvellyn range on the left.

The Wainwright top at Sergeant Man — Sergeant Man summit cairn, looking north-east to the Helvellyn range with Codale Head on the right.

The Wainwright top at Sergeant's Crag — Sergeant's Crag summit outcrop, looking north with Skiddaw on the left and Blencathra on the right. The slopes of Ullscarf appear on the far right.

The Wainwright top at Silver How — Silver How summit cairn, looking south-east towards Loughrigg Fell with Grasmere on the left and Windermere on the right.

The Wainwright top at Steel Fell — Steel Fell summit cairn, looking south across Blea Rigg to the Coniston Fells. Harrison Stickle is prominent on the right. The rusted fence post is part of the old county boundary fence.

The Wainwright top at Tarn Crag [Easedale] — Tarn Crag summit cairn, looking south-east towards Grasmere with Helm Crag on the left and Loughrigg Fell on the right.

The Wainwright top at Thunacar Knott — The cairn at the Wainwright top of Thunacar Knott (northern summit), looking west with Great End on the left, Great Gable on the right, Bowfell far left, and Glaramara far right.

The Wainwright top at Ullscarf — Ulscarf summit cairn looking south-east with Windermere just visible and Fairfield on the left.

The Wainwright top at Walla Crag — Walla Crag summit cairn at the Wainwright top (set back from the rock platform, about 20m away). This view looks north-west with Grisedale Pike most prominent on the skyline.

The Wainwright top at Allen Crags — The summit cairn at Allen Crags, looking south-east with the Langdale Pikes on the left and Bow Fell on the right. In the distance, Windermere can be seen on the left with Pike o'Blisco and Wetherlam on the right.

The Wainwright top at Black Fell — The triangulation column (S5334) with National Trust plaque at Black Fell summit (Black Crag), looking south-west towards Holme Fell with Tarn Hows on the left and Wetherlam on the right.

The Wainwright top at Bowfell — The summit at Bowfell, looking south-east to Pike o'Blisco with Windermere on the left and the Coniston fells on the right.

The Wainwright top at Brim Fell — Brim Fell summit cairn, looking north-west to Grey Friar (in shadow) on the left and the Scafell range in the distance.

The Wainwright top at Cold Pike — A small cairn on a pedestal of rock marks the summit of Cold Pike. This view looks north-east with the Langdale Pikes on the left and Pike o'Blisco on the right.

The Wainwright top at Coniston Old Man — The beehive cairn at Coniston Old Man summit, looking east with Coniston Water on the right.

The Wainwright top at Crinkle Crags (Long Top) — Crinkle Crags (Long Top) summit cairn, looking north to Bowfell. The prominent peak on the horizon (right) is Skiddaw with Blencathra (far right).

The Wainwright top at Dow Crag — The rocky summit of Dow Crag, looking north-east to Brim Fell. There's no room for a cairn at this summit.

The Wainwright top at Esk Pike — The summit at Esk Pike, looking north-east. Derwentwater is just visible on the left, behind Glaramara. The horizon is dominated by the Northern Fells (left) and the whole length of the Helvellyn range (centre).

The Wainwright top at Glaramara — Glaramara (north-east) summit cairn, looking north along Borrowdale to Derwentwater with the Skiddaw massif in the distance. Dale Head is on the left, backed by Eel Crag and Grisedale Pike.

The Wainwright top at Great Carrs — Great Carrs northern summit cairn, looking north towards a distant Skiddaw with Crinkle Crags and Bowfell on the left.

The Wainwright top at Great End — The south-east summit cairn at Great End, looking north-east to Glaramara with the Helvellyn range in the distance on the right and Derwent Water and the northern Fells on the left.

The Wainwright top at Green Crag — Green Crag summit cairn, looking north-east to Harter Fell (in shadow) and the Scafell range in the distance.

The Wainwright top at Grey Friar — Grey Friar summit, looking north-east to Great Carrs and Swirl How.

The Wainwright top at Hard Knott — The summit cairn at Hard Knott, looking north to the fantastic panorama taking in the Scafell range, Esk Pike, and Bowfell.

The Wainwright top at Harter Fell [Eskdale] — The triangulation pillar (S5759) at Harter Fell summit, looking north-east to the rock tor (true summit).

The Wainwright top at Holme Fell — The (generally accepted) Wainwright top at Holme Fell (not the true summit), looking north with Great Intake in the middle distance on the left. In the distance the Langdale Pikes and Lingmoor Fell appear on the left with Helvellyn and Fairfield on the right.

The Wainwright top at Illgill Head — The Wainwright top at Illgill Head. This is the cairn at the south top, looking north-east to Yewbarrow, Kirk Fell, and Great Gable. This is not the highest point on the fell, the north top is higher.

The Wainwright top at Lingmell — Lingmell summit cairn, looking north to Great Gable.

The Wainwright top at Lingmoor Fell — The small cairn and rocky outcrop at Lingmoor Fell summit (Brown How), looking north-west to a moody Langdale Pikes.

The Wainwright top at Pike o'Blisco — Pike o'Blisco summit cairn, looking south-east towards the lower, subsidiary summit cairn, with Windermere on the left, and Wetherlam on the right.

The Wainwright top at Rossett Pike — The summit Cairn at Rossett Pike (NY 24922 07566), looking east. The Langdale Pikes are on the left with the slopes of Pike o'Blisco on the right. The true summit is a rock outcrop nearby.

The Wainwright top at Rosthwaite Fell (Bessyboot) — Rosthwaite Fell (Bessyboot) summit cairn, looking north with High Spy on the left and the Skiddaw massif on the right.

The Wainwright top at Scafell — Scafell summit, a small cairn on a rock plinth. Looking north-east with Scafell Pike on the left and Bowfell on the right.

The Wainwright top at Scafell Pike — The Ordnance Survey triangulation column (S1537) and stone-built rotunda at a typically busy Scafell Pike summit.

The Wainwright top at Seathwaite Fell — The summit cairn at Seathwaite Fell (Wainwright top), looking north to Borrowdale and Derwent Water, with Dale Head on the left, Castle Crag looking very small on the right, and Skiddaw and Blencathra in the distance.

The Wainwright top at Slight Side — Slight Side summit, a few stones mark the top on a large rocky outcrop. Looking north with Scafell, Long Green, Scafell Pike and Ill Crag on the horizon.

The Wainwright top at Swirl How — Swirl How summit cairn, looking north-west to Great Carrs and Bow Fell beyond.

The Wainwright top at Wetherlam — Wetherlam summit cairn, looking north. Wainwright: “Although the summit is much trodden it bears little imprint of paths.”

The Wainwright top at Whin Rigg — The shelter cairn at Whin Rigg summit, looking north-east to Yewbarrow and Illgill Head. The cairn has been fashioned into a shelter since Wainwright's sketch (Whin Rigg 7). Wainwright: “The cairn is so delicately poised above the cliffs that a single stride… is sufficient to bring Wast Water into view…”

The Wainwright top at Bakestall — The large cairn at the Wainwright top (not the highest point) at Bakestall, looking north-east over the Uldale Fells. Knott appears as the highest point with a dark Carrock Fell on the right.

The Wainwright top at Bannerdale Crags — The “currick” cairn at Bannerdale Crags. This is not the highest point (that is marked by another small cairn 100m to the south-west) but it is the Wainwright summit and has the better aspect.

The Wainwright top at Binsey — The cairn, stone-built Ordnance Survey triangulation column (S5707) and wind shelter at Binsey summit, looking west to the viewpoint cairn (right).

The Wainwright top at Blencathra — The Ordnance Survey trig detector ring at Blencathra summit (before it was stolen in August 2018), looking west along the summit ridge and to Skiddaw beyond.

The Wainwright top at Bowscale Fell — The wind shelter at Bowscale Fell summit, looking south to Bannerdale Crags and Blencathra (Atkinson Pike).

The Wainwright top at Brae Fell — The substantial summit cairn at Brae Fell, looking north-west to the Solway Firth with Binsey on the left.

The Wainwright top at Carl Side — Carl Side summit cairn, looking south-east to Skiddaw Little Man with Clough Head and Great Dodd on the right.

The Wainwright top at Carrock Fell — The rock plinth and shapely cairn at Carrock Fell summit, looking south-west to Great Calva and Skiddaw in the misty distance.

The Wainwright top at Dodd — The slate memorial stone at Dodd summit, looking north-west to Bassenthwaite Lake, with Sale Fell on the left. The original Wainwright top is likely to be located on slightly higher ground about 2m to the right of the memorial.

The Wainwright top at Great Calva — Great Calva summit cairn, looking south-east across Mungrisdale Common to Bowscale Fell and Blencathra.

The Wainwright top at Great Cockup — Great Cockup summit cairn, looking south-west to Dead Crags and Skiddaw with the slopes of Great Calva on the left.

The Wainwright top at Great Sca Fell — Great Sca Fell summit cairn at a junction of paths and looking south-west with Dead Crags, Bakestall, and Skiddaw on the left.

The Wainwright top at High Pike [Caldbeck] — The triangulation column (S6945), shelter cairn and slate seat at High Pike summit, looking south-east to Carrock Fell.

The Wainwright top at Knott — Knott summit cairn, looking south-west with Skiddaw Little Man in the centre, Lonscale Fell and Great Calva on the left, and Skiddaw and Bakestall on the right.

The Wainwright top at Latrigg — Latrigg summit, looking south-west to Keswick and Derwentwater with the North Western Fells in the distance.

The Wainwright top at Longlands Fell — Longlands Fell summit cairn, looking south-west with Skiddaw on the left and Bassenthwaite Lake on the right.

The Wainwright top at Long Side — Long Side summit cairn, looking east to Skiddaw, Skiddaw Little Man and Carl Side.

The Wainwright top at Lonscale Fell — Lonscale Fell summit cairn, looking north-west to Skiddaw Little Man (in shadow) and Skiddaw Man on the right.

The Wainwright top at Meal Fell — The small summit cairn (highest point) at Meal Fell, looking south-west towards the wind shelter (Wainwright top) with Bakestall and Skiddaw in the distance.

The Wainwright top at Mungrisdale Common — The small summit cairn at Mungrisdale Common is rather underwhelming after a long, damp trudge. This view looks west to the Skiddaw massif with Lonscale Fell on the left.

The Wainwright top at Skiddaw — The concrete triangulation column (S1543) at Skiddaw summit, looking south-west to Lonscale Fell with Blencathra and the Helvellyn range beyond.

The Wainwright top at Skiddaw Little Man — Skiddaw Little Man summit, looking east to Lonscale Fell and Blencathra. The small summit cairn is just out of shot on the right.

The Wainwright top at Souther Fell — A small patch of exposed rock marks the summit of Souther Fell, looking west to Bannerdale Crags with Blencathra (Saddleback) beyond.

The Wainwright top at Ullock Pike — Ullock Pike summit, looking east to Skiddaw, Skiddaw Little Man and Long Side. One of the best views in the district.

The Wainwright top at Ard Crags — Ard Crags summit, looking north-east to Causey Pike in shadow with Blencathra beyond on the left, and the Helvellyn range on the right.

The Wainwright top at Barf — Barf summit cairn, looking north to Bassenthwaite Lake and Binsey.

The Wainwright top at Barrow — Barrow summit, looking north-east to Keswick and Blencathra with Derwent Water below. Skiddaw is on the left with Clough Head and Great Dodd on the right.

The Wainwright top at Broom Fell — Broom Fell summit cairn and shelter, looking south with Grisedale Pike, Eel Crag, and Hopegill Head on the left.

The Wainwright top at Castle Crag — Castle Crag summit looking north over Derwent Water to Lonscale Fell and Blencathra. King's How is on the right. There was no summit cairn when this photograph was taken.

The Wainwright top at Catbells — The toposcope at Catbells summit, looking south-west to Hindscarth and Robinson. The highest point is the bare rock on the left.

The Wainwright top at Causey Pike — Causey Pike summit, looking west to Derwentwater with Blencathra and the Helvellyn range in the distance. There was no cairn when this photograph was taken.

The Wainwright top at Dale Head — Dale Head summit cairn, looking north down the Newlands valley and to Skiddaw beyond.

The Wainwright top at Eel Crag (Crag Hill) — The triangulation column (S5993) at Eel Crag summit, looking north-east to Grisedale Pike.

The Wainwright top at Grasmoor — The large shelter cairn at Grasmoor summit, looking south-east to the Buttermere Fells. There are other (smaller) cairns close by.

The Wainwright top at Graystones — The Wainwright summit cairn atop a small, shaly outcrop to the west of a dry stone wall. This view looks due east to Broom Fell and Lord's Seat.

The Wainwright top at Grisedale Pike — Grisedale Pike summit with small cairn, looking south-west to Grasmoor with Crag Hill on the left and Hopegill Head on the right.

The Wainwright top at High Spy — The summit cairn at High Spy, looking north to Causey Pike and Bassenthwaite Lake with Skiddaw on the right.

The Wainwright top at Hindscarth — Hindscarth summit shelter cairn, looking south-west to Pillar with Kirk Fell on the left and High Stile and Red Pike on the right.

The Wainwright top at Hopegill Head — Hopegill Head summit, looking east across Hobcarton Crag to Grisedale Pike with Causey Pike on the right.

The Wainwright top at Knott Rigg — Knott Rigg summit, looking north-east along the ridge to Ard Crags and Causey Pike with Blencathra in the distance.

The Wainwright top at Ling Fell — Ling Fell summit triangulation pillar (S5771), looking north-east towards Sale Fell with the northern end of Bassenthwaite Lake on the left and Skiddaw on the right.

The Wainwright top at Lord's Seat — Lord's Seat summit, looking south with Grisedale Pike on the left and Hopegill Head centre.

The Wainwright top at Maiden Moor — Maiden Moor summit cairn, looking north along the ridge to Catbells and to Skiddaw beyond. Wainwright: “A dreary foreground detracts from the view and unfortunately hides Borrowdale and most of Derwent Water.”

The Wainwright top at Outerside — Outerside summit, looking south-west to Eel Crag and Sail with Coledale Hause on the right.

The Wainwright top at Rannerdale Knotts — Rannerdale Knotts summit cairn, looking east towards Robinson with Whiteless Pike on the left.

The Wainwright top at Robinson — The shelter cairn at Robinson summit, looking south to Kirk Fell, Pillar, and the footpath to Hindscarth.

The Wainwright top at Sail — Sail summit cairn, looking south-west to Pillar, High Stile, and Red Pike with Robinson on the left.

The Wainwright top at Sale Fell — Sale Fell summit, looking east to the Skiddaw massif with Dodd on the right. The Helvellyn range can be seen in the distance on the right, above the wooded Ladies Table.

The Wainwright top at Scar Crags — Scar Crags summit cairn, looking north-east along the ridge to Causey Pike with Blencathra on the left and Clough Head on the right.

The Wainwright top at Wandope — Wandope summit cairn, looking east to the Central Fells in the distance and Sail on the left.

The Wainwright top at Whinlatter (Brown How) — Whinlatter (Brown How) summit shelter, looking south to Grisedale Pike and Hopegill Head.

The Wainwright top at Whiteless Pike — Whiteless Pike summit, looking north-east to Thirdgill Head Man and Wandope with the slopes of Grasmoor on the left.

The Wainwright top at Whiteside (west top) — Whiteside summit, looking east along the ridge towards Grisedale Pike, Hopegill Head, and Sand Hill.

The Wainwright top at Base Brown — Base Brown summit cairn, looking north-east to a distant Blencathra on the left with Clough Head and Great Dodd prominent on the horizon.

The Wainwright top at Blake Fell — The generous cairn, shaped into a wind shelter, at Blake Fell summit, looking east to Grasmoor with High Stile on the right.

The Wainwright top at Brandreth — The main summit cairn at Brandreth with its three metal fence posts. This view looks north to Honister slate mine with Grasmoor on the left and Dale Head on the right.

The Wainwright top at Buckbarrow — Buckbarrow summit cairn, looking north-east with Middle Fell on the left and the Scafells on the right.

The Wainwright top at Burnbank Fell — The modest summit cairn at Burnbank Fell, looking east to Grasmoor with Carling Knott on the right.

The Wainwright top at Caw Fell — Caw Fell summit cairn, looking east to Little Gowder Crag with Scoat Fell on the left and Haycock on the right.

The Wainwright top at Crag Fell — Crag Fell summit cairn, looking west along Ennerdale with the High Stile range behind and Pillar on the right.

The Wainwright top at Fellbarrow — The triangulation column (S5229) at Fellbarrow summit, looking west, across the coastal plain to the Irish Sea.

The Wainwright top at Fleetwith Pike — Fleetwith Pike summit, looking north to Buttermere and Crummock Water with the High Stile range on the left.

The Wainwright top at Gavel Fell — The cairn at Gavel Fell summit, looking south-east along the High Stile ridge. Hen Comb is on the left in the middle distance with Robinson beyond. On the right, Pillar appears above Starling Dodd.

The Wainwright top at Great Borne — The rocky summit of Great Borne with stone-built triangulation column (S5947), looking north-east to the Grasmoor massif.

The Wainwright top at Great Gable — Great Gable summit cairn (which comes and goes), looking south-west to Wastwater with Illgill Head and Whin Rigg on the left and Yewbarrow, Middle Fell, and Seatallan on the right.

The Wainwright top at Green Gable — Green Gable summit, looking north-west to Ennerdale with Pillar on the left and Haystacks and the High Stile range on the right.

The Wainwright top at Grey Knotts — Grey Knotts rock tor and summit cairn (west top), looking east with the alternate summit (east top) backed by the Helvellyn range on the left, and Comb Head and Glaramara prominent on the right. Wainwright: “…the western tor has the finer view.”

The Wainwright top at Grike — The summit scene at Grike includes a large cairn and even larger wind shelter plus a small cairn. Wainwright: “Dilligent search will not reveal anything else of interest.” This view looks north-east with Blake Fell in the distance on the left and Crag Fell on the right.

The Wainwright top at Haycock — The chaotic summit at Haycock. This view shows the large wind shelter to the north of the wall/fence, looking north-west to Ennerdale Water with the High Stile ridge on the right.

The Wainwright top at Haystacks — Haystacks (northern) summit, looking north with the Grasmoor massif on the left and Robinson on the right. Skiddaw and Skiddaw Little Man appear in the distance.

The Wainwright top at Hen Comb — Hen Comb summit cairn, looking east to Grasmoor, Whiteless Pike, and Robinson. The Whale-back form of Mellbreak south top appears in the middle distance.

The Wainwright top at High Crag — High Crag summit cairn, looking south-east to Great Gable and Kirk Fell with the Scafell range in the distance.

The Wainwright top at High Stile — The Wainwright summit cairn above Chapel Crags on High Stile (806m). Despite being a metre lower than the highest point on the fell, it has the best aspect and location. This view looks north-west to Ennerdale Water.

The Wainwright top at Kirk Fell — The wind shelter at Kirk Fell summit, looking north-east to the (lower) north top with Green Gable and Great Gable on the right.

The Wainwright top at Lank Rigg — Lank Rigg summit cairn and Ordnance Survey triangulation column (S5647), looking north-east to Whoap and Great Borne.

The Wainwright top at Low Fell — Low Fell summit (Wainwright top), looking south to Rannerdale Knotts, Crummock Water, and Mellbreak with the High Stile ridge in the distance and Hen Comb on the right.

The Wainwright top at Mellbreak (south top) — The modest rock platform and cairn at Mellbreak south top, just 3m higher than the north top. There is higher ground (grassy dome) about 75m to the north-east. This view looks south-east to Robinson and Fleetwith Pike with the slopes of Red Pike on the right.

The Wainwright top at Middle Fell — Middle Fell summit cairn, looking north-east with Kirk Fell on the left, Great Gable above the arching back of Yewbarrow on the right and the Scafells above Wast Water on the far right.

The Wainwright top at Pillar — The Ordnance Survey triangulation column (S5988) and wind shelter at the summit of Pillar, looking south-west to Scoat Fell. Although the trig column is the Wainwright top, the summit plateau has many other man-made artefacts.

The Wainwright top at Red Pike [Buttermere] — The summit cairn and wind shelter at Red Pike [Butteremere] summit, looking north-east to Grasmoor and Wandope.

The Wainwright top at Red Pike [Wasdale] — Red Pike [Wasdale] summit cairn, looking east with Great Gable appearing over Kirk Fell on the left and the Scafells on the right.

The Wainwright top at Scoat Fell — The highest point on Scoat Fell, a small cairn atop the wall, looking west to the cairn at the accepted top. This is the summit for “purists”.

The Wainwright top at Seatallan — The large cairn (Wainwright top) at Seatallan summit. The cairn is a bronze age tumulus which has been repurposed as a wind shelter. Wainwright: “The big cairn on Seatallan is attributed to early British inhabitants and may well be thousands of years old.”

The Wainwright top at Starling Dodd — A tangle of metal fence posts alongside a generous cairn at the summit of Starling Dodd, looking south-east to Red Pike and High Stile with Great Gable on the right.

The Wainwright top at Steeple — Steeple summit cairn, looking north-east with Pillar on the right.

The Wainwright top at Yewbarrow — Yewbarrow summit cairn (south top), looking east with Great Gable on the left and the Scafell massif on the right. Wainwright: “After the agonies and perils of the ascent it is an anticlimax to find the summit a peaceful and placid sheep pasture…”