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Wainwright summit*: GR: NY20922 08177 2649′ True height: GR: NY20934 08177 2648′ 807m
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Topographical features: The large cairn is the recognised Wainwright summit but close by, 3m to the east, is a rock which is slightly higher and is the true summit
Points of interest: North cairn, a short distance from the summit. In the past must taller.
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Tarns: A couple of reedy pools at the head of Lingmell Gill. Larger tarns on the other side of Piers Gill on Middleboot Knotts
Waterfalls: Impressive waterfall near the top of Piers Gill. Other falls lower down in Piers Gill.
Adjoining Fells: Scafell Pike
Nearest facilities: Car parking
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