MEMBERS of The Wainwright Society raised £1,500 from their annual charity challenge in May.

The challenge celebrated the 60th anniversary of the publication of Book Two of Wainwright’s Pictorial Guides: The Far Eastern Fells.

Eighty locations mentioned in the book were visited by members including Long Stile, on High Street, the path to be repaired by the conservation charity in 2018.

Members of the Society met on the slopes of Wansfell, near Ambleside, on the final day of the challenge with volunteers from Fix the Fells, the main beneficiary being supported by society in 2017.

Society secretary, Derek Cockell said the 'tremendous work' done by Fix the Fells in repairing footpaths in the area was testament to the growing popularity of fell walking. He also thanked the dedicated band of volunteers for the 'amazing' job they were doing.

Joanne Backshall, from Fix the Fells, said: “We are very grateful to The Wainwright Society for their generous donation to the work of Fix the Fells.

"Alfred Wainwright’s beautiful books have enabled so many people to enjoy and appreciate the Lake District fells. Fix the Fells is working hard to repair and maintain the paths so that the scenery remains as spectacular now as when he walked here himself.”

Further donations will be given to Fix the Fells from sales of the society’s 2018 calendar, which goes on sale later in the year.