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Wainwright's Lakeland & England's North Country

Wainwright's Lakeland & England's North Country

When the young Alfred Wainwright first saw the mountains of Lakeland it was an experience that changed his life. As an old man he recreated his love affair with Lakeland in the company of Eric Robson, exploring Orrest Head and Kendal, Haweswater and Borrowdale. It was journey that culminated in an emotional visit to his favorite mountain—Haystacks.

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StatusEnded
Original NameWainwright's Lakeland & England's North Country
First Air DateMay 12, 1986
Last Air DateJune 9, 1986
Seasons1
Episodes5
Episode Runtime 0min
Language
Original LanguageEnglish
Production Countries
Production Companies
NetworksBBC Two
S01E05

On the Lakeland Fells

In an emotional journey, AW returns with Eric Robson to the places that hold special memories—to Orrest Head ("an awakening beauty"), to Borrowdale ("the loveliest square mile in Lakeland") and to Haystacks ("the best fell top of all"), and recalls the making of his unique Guide to the Lakeland Fells.

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