About this season
An exploration of the work of Britain's greatest fell walker and author, Alfred Wainwright.
Episodes (6)
1. Helvellyn
Aired 29 July 2007 • 30 min
Series in which Julia Bradbury explores the work of fell walker and author Alfred Wainwright. She sets off to climb Helvellyn via the fearsome ridge of Striding Edge.
2. Catbells
Aired 5 August 2007 • 30 min
Series in which Julia Bradbury explores the work of fell walker and author Alfred Wainwright. She visits Derwent Water and Keswick to tackle the climb of Catbells.
3. Crinkle Crags and Bowfell
Aired 12 August 2007 • 30 min
Julia Bradbury explores the work of fell walker and author Alfred Wainwright. She aims to reach the summits of Crinkle Crags and Bowfell in Lakeland.
4. Helm Crag
Aired 19 August 2007 • 30 min
Julia Bradbury explores the work of fell walker Alfred Wainwright. Here she climbs Helm Crag, defined by the rock formations at its summit nicknamed the Lion and the Lamb.
5. High Street
Aired 26 August 2007 • 30 min
Julia Bradbury follows in fell walker and author Alfred Wainwright's footsteps and climbs to the summit of High Street, the most well-trodden high ground in the Lakes.
6. Pillar
Aired 2 September 2007 • 30 min
Series in which Julia Bradbury explores the work of fell walker and author Alfred Wainwright. From Ennerdale, she ascends one of Wainwright's favourite fells, Pillar.