Wainwright Walks

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  • 2007
  • 2 Seasons
  • 8.7  (57)

Wainwright Walks is a British television series that first premiered in 2007. The show is presented by Julia Bradbury, who guides the audience on a journey through the beautiful Lake District in North West England. The series is named after the famous British guidebook author Alfred Wainwright, who lovingly chronicled the landscapes and hills of the Lake District in his celebrated books.

The show takes its viewers on guided walks across some of the most scenic routes in the Lake District, and every episode showcases a new walk with a different backdrop that is equally captivating. In each episode, Julia Bradbury sets off on a journey to explore a new path and challenges herself to complete the walk within a day. Her journeys are not only physically challenging but come with unique cultural insights and hidden histories.

The show is divided into six episodes of approximately 30 minutes each, and every episode showcases a different trail in the Lake District. The episodes include walks through the Borrowdale Valley, The Langdale Pikes, The Bowfell, The Fairfield Horseshoe, The Helm Crag, and The Haystacks.

In each episode, viewers are treated to stunning views of the Lake District. The cinematography captures the grandeur of the mountains, the rolling hills, the lush greenery, and the picturesque landscapes that make this place so unique. The show

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Seasons
Pillar
6. Pillar
September 2, 2007
Julia tackles one of the most dramatic Lakeland routes of all: from the remote valley of Ennerdale, past cliffs, along ledges, and over the famous crag of Pillar Rock.
High Street
5. High Street
August 26, 2007
Julia treks from the mysterious valley of Mardale, where the local village was flooded to create a reservoir, to the summit of High Street, a road built by Roman legions.
Helm Crag
4. Helm Crag
August 19, 2007
Julia ascends Helm Crag, nicknamed the Lion and the Lamb for its rock formations. The scramble at the top is the reason Wainwright himself never truly reached the summit.
Crinkle Crags and Bowfell
3. Crinkle Crags and Bowfell
August 12, 2007
Julia faces a new physical challenge as she attempts not one summit, but two, reaching the summits of Crinkle Crags and Bowfell, two of the biggest peaks in Lakeland.
Catbells
2. Catbells
August 5, 2007
By boat and by foot, Julia Bradbury discovers the secrets of Catbells, a classic climb for all the family. But famous views mask a rich mining history.
Helvellyn
1. Helvellyn
July 29, 2007
Julia Bradbury sets off to reach the summit of Helvellyn, England's most popular mountain, via the Lake District's most talked-about ridge: Striding Edge.
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  • Premiere Date
    February 27, 2007
  • IMDB Rating
    8.7  (57)
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