How many fells does Mark Richards cover in his Fellranger guides?

Richards covers 230 fells in his Lakeland Fellranger series, which is 16 more than Wainwright's original 214. He restructured how the Lake District divides geographically and even created a new region called the 'Mid-Western Fells.'

How long did it take Mark Richards to write all the Fellranger guides?

The original series took fifteen years to complete, from 1998 to 2013, with each of the eight volumes requiring twelve months of full-time work. He then revised the entire series in just two years between 2019 and 2021.

What's the difference between Mark Richards' guides and Wainwright's?

Richards takes a more systematic approach, documenting every sensible route up each fell rather than just aesthetically appealing ones. His guides work as practical navigation tools with comprehensive route information, while Wainwright's were more literary and romantic in nature.

Who Are They?

Mark Richards: The Walker Behind the Fellrangers

Mark Richards spent three decades documenting 230 fells in meticulous detail, moving house and career to complete what he cheerfully admits was a 'bonkers' project.

9 November 20266 min read