Most Wainwright baggers are lulled into thinking they've reached the summit of Armboth Fell when they reach the large smooth outcrop Birkett top at 1,575 feet (480 m). But the top that Alfred Wainwright chose to include in his guidebooks was actually the lower top a bit further south at 1,558 feet (475 m). If you're a peak bagger who likes to ensure you've reached the true Wainwright summit then keep walking to this point.

Woody

August 14, 2021

new path is ace

David Howells

October 12, 2022

Yes this is the true Wainwright top. Very indistinct, wonder why our Alfred liked it?

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Location: St John'S Castlerigg And Wythburn, Allerdale, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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