5 Fell Challenges to Set Yourself This Summer

The days are longer, the weather is warming up, and fell season is in full swing. Whether you have been ticking off Wainwrights for years or you have just discovered the joy of standing on top of something tall, setting yourself a clear challenge is the best way to keep momentum through the summer months.

Here are five fell challenges worth taking on this summer, and how Trailwise can help you stay on top of every one.

1. The Weekend Wainwright Sprint

Alfred Wainwright catalogued 214 fells in the Lake District, and most people chip away at them over years. But what if you tried to bag as many as possible in a single weekend? Pick a cluster of fells that sit close together (the Eastern Fells around Helvellyn, or the Far Eastern group near Haweswater) and plan a route that links several summits in one day.

Trailwise makes this easier than you might think. Use the trip planning feature to map out your route in advance, and your Strava sync will automatically log each fell as you go. No stopping to check things off a list. Just walk, and let the app handle the rest.

2. Complete a Full Fell Category

Trailwise organises fells into categories like the Wainwrights, Birketts, Hewitts, and more. If you have already been walking for a while, take a look at your progress page and find a category where you are closest to finishing. Then make it your summer project.

There is something deeply satisfying about watching that completion percentage climb. And once you hit 100%, Trailwise awards you for it, giving you the proof to back up the bragging rights.

3. The Overnight Fell and Wild Camp Combo

Combine two of the best parts of being outdoors: bagging a summit at sunset and spending the night under the stars. Pick a fell with a good wild camping spot near the top. Angle Tarn below Bowfell is a classic, or try Red Tarn under Helvellyn for something dramatic.

Use Trailwise's gear tracking to build your overnight pack list and keep an eye on total weight. Knowing exactly what is on your back, down to the gram, means you can strip out anything unnecessary before you set off. Your knees will thank you by the time you reach camp.

4. A Fell a Week for the Whole Summer

Consistency beats intensity. Commit to one new fell every week from June through August, and by September you will have 13 more ticks on the board. It does not matter whether they are big or small. A modest Birkett on a Tuesday evening counts just as much as Scafell Pike on a bank holiday.

Log each one in Trailwise manually or through your Strava sync, and you will build up a visible streak that keeps you motivated. Share your weekly summits with other Trailwise users and it becomes less of a solo grind and more of a community effort.

5. Explore a New Region Entirely

It is easy to fall into a pattern of walking the same routes. If you always head to the Lakes, try the Yorkshire Three Peaks. If you know Snowdonia well, look north to the Scottish Highlands and start on the Corbetts. Breaking out of your comfort zone keeps things fresh and adds variety to your fell log.

Trailwise's route planning tools can help you scope out unfamiliar areas before you arrive. Plan your day, check the terrain, and head out with confidence even when you have never set foot in the area before.

Make This the Summer You Get Serious

Whatever challenge you choose, tracking your progress is what turns a vague idea into something you actually finish. That is where Trailwise comes in. Automatic Strava syncs, gear management, route planning, awards for your milestones, and the ability to share your trips with others who get it.

You can get started for free right now at trailwise.io/register, or grab the app from the App Store. The premium tier is just 99p a month and unlocks everything the platform has to offer.

See you on the fells.