Wainwright Society

Society Challenge 2026 - The Coast to Coast National Trail Challenge - Members kindly note that the allocation process has commenced

The full details of our latest Walks Programme, have now been finalised. These can be found on the Activities/Society Walks tab

The 2025 Challenge celebrated the 70th Anniversary of Alfred Wainwright’s The Eastern Fells, first published in 1955. This was the first book published by Wainwright in his Pictorial Guides series, long admired by generations of

We have been advised by the National Park Authority that the footpath along the River Glenderamackin will be closed for at least 6 months from 17th July 2025 in order to assess riverbank erosion and landslips

Our seat allocations have now been fully taken, however, the Railway have advised today that additional seats are still available if required

This is a reprint of the Second Edition that was updated by Chris Jesty in 2012. The book will include new updates to the route descriptions and other amendments