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Wainwright Bagging Weekend Adventure

Explore the western fells of the Lake District from our country house base, and hike 13 Wainwright routes to bag classic summits from High Stile to Haystacks, and the Causey Ridge to Grassmoor.

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Holiday Highlights

  • Bag 13 Wainwrights from the list of 214 documented fells in the Lake District.
  • Immerse yourself in the quieter, less-frequented western fells at our country house escape in Buttermere.
  • Experience some of the UK’s finest views on classic Wainwright walks.
  • Complete one of our most challenging weekend adventure breaks.
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Experience the Lake District’s remote, wild side on a thrilling and activity-packed weekend adventure while staying in our comfortable country house base on the shore of Buttermere. You’ll be able to bag 13 Wainwrights, tackle classic ridge walks, take on some of the most challenging fell walks and bask in the panoramic views and skyscapes seen from the summits.

Begin your weekend with a warm welcome at Hassness Country House. Here you can look out over Buttermere and soak up the rugged slopes and ridgeline of High Stile across the lake.

Then, over two days of challenging guided walks we’ll take you into the heart of the western fells. Using two leaders to allow for smaller group sizes over the demanding terrain, and extra flexibility when it comes to choosing your Wainwright routes, we’ll let you experience one of the toughest two-day hiking weekends in the UK.

On the first day, a stiff ascent to Bleaberry Tarn and Red Pike gives onto High Stile. A high traverse with far-reaching views either side of the ridge leads to High Crag, Haystacks and Innominate Tarn, where legendary fellwalker and guidebook author Alfred Wainright’s ashes were scattered. With good conditions and enough time, you can push on to bag Fleetwith Pike too.

Next, we’ll up the drama on a classic ridge walk that dominates the skyline from Newlands Pass. Head out to hike Causey Pike and the undulating ridge leading west over Scar Crags; eventually a track leads to the literal highpoint of the route, Grassmoor at 852m. Finally, a descent drops you back into Buttermere, where a hard-earned pint – of Wainwright’s, of course – awaits you as a reward.

Looking for a longer adventure? See our alternative trip, Great Lakeland Ridge Walks which offers high-grade Wainwright fell hiking over a six days.

  • Accommodation and all meals including two packed lunches
  • Complimentary tea & coffee always available and cake after each walk day
  • Two days of spectacular high-level walking
  • Services of some of our highest qualified leaders
  • Public bus fares, if necessary
  • Renowned Hassness House hospitality
  • Personal expenses (such as your bar bill)
  • Discretionary tips
  • Optional excursions
  • Travel insurance

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Lake Buttermere on route to the summit of Red Pike with Wandope, Robinson, Dale Head and Fleetwith Pike in the distance. The English Lake District, UK
Calm waters of Buttermere Lake reflecting Haystacks fell towering from behind with sun shining through blue skies, Lake District, England
View of Buttermere from descent from Haystacks, Lake District
Hiker descending from Grasmoor near Buttermere, Lake District
Hiking bag placed next to pile of rocks on Causey Pike Fell wit expansive yet cloudy view of Lake District mountainous landscape, England, UK
View down from Red Pike, above Buttermere, Lake District
Mountainous landscape on cloudy and sunny day with Wandope Fell, in north-western area of the English Lake District
Person hiking up rocky fell, Lake District
Person walking Causey Pike Fell, Lake District, England, UK
Grasmoor and Buttermere Lake, Lake District, Cumbria, England, UK
Hiker walking down Scar Crags and Causey Pike, Lake District, UK
Female hiker walking alongside Innominate Tarn near summit of Hay Stacks, Lake District
Views of Lake Buttermere and Crummock Water on route to the summit of Red Pike with Wandope, Whiteless Pike, Grasmoor and Robinson in the distance
Hassness House and front garden with grass field and oak trees, Robinson Fell behind
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