SPRING is now well and truly here as we all put our clocks forward this weekend, marking the end of the winter months.
This means that summer is not far away, and what better way to enjoy the warmer days than getting out into the great outdoors?
Living in Cumbria gives us great opportunities to enjoy some of the UK's most stunning and dramatic landscapes, with the Lake District right on our doorstep.
The Wainwrights, which are 214 peaks in the Lake District, were described in the work of renowned fell walker Alfred Wainwright.
Walkhighlands, an outdoor website, has ranked each of the Wainwrights according to users' ratings. Surprisingly, some of the big hitters - including the towering Scafell Pike and the ever-popular Helvellyn - did not make the website's top 5. Skiddaw is not even in the top 50.
But for those looking for some hiking inspiration, here is a list of the top 5 Wainwrights to enjoy in the Lake District this year, according to Walkhighlands.
5. Dow Crag
In the fifth position was Dow Crag, located in the southern fells region and described as one of Lakeland's most impressive fells. The mountain towers over Goat's Water in the Coniston fells and has proved popular with rock climbers as well as walkers.
4. Crinkle Crags
Fourth is Crinkle Crags, again located in the southern fells. It has very rough summits known as crinkles. It is often climbed alongside the neighbouring Bowfell.
3. Pillar
The third fell is Pillar which is very rugged and encloses most of the south side of Ennerdale. The fell is one of the more celebrated in the Lake District and one of its most defining features is the almost detached crag of Pillar Rock.
2. Bowfell
The second fell is the aforementioned Bowfell and it is one of the best-known summits in the lakes. It overlooks one of the most popular valleys for walkers and is again in the southern fells region.
1. Blencathra
The number one rated fell by Walkhighlands, perhaps unsurprisingly, is the iconic Blencathra in the northern fells, commonly glimpsed when driving along the A66. It is almost instantly recognizable and is known for the famous knife-edged Sharp Edge.
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