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The Heart of the Lakes

Episode 2 of 6

Over three mountain ranges and across three valleys, the second stage of Julia Bradbury's journey is a traverse of Wainwright's much-loved Lake District.

Over three mountain ranges and across three valleys, the second stage of Julia's journey is a grand traverse of Wainwright's much-loved Lake District. Having shrugged off the rain, Julia ends with the epic 17-mile final day in the Lakes, including the length of Haweswater and the highest peak on the entire walk.

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29 minutes

Last on

Thu 19 Mar 2026 01:20
BBC Four

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Credits

Presenter Julia Bradbury
Executive Producer Eric Harwood
Producer Owen Rodd

Broadcasts

  • Thu 16 Apr 2009 20:30
    BBC HD & BBC Four
  • Fri 17 Apr 2009 02:00
    BBC Four
  • Wed 22 Apr 2009 19:30
    BBC Four
  • Wed 22 Apr 2009 22:00
    BBC Four
  • Sun 24 May 2009 17:00
    BBC HD
  • Tue 28 Jul 2009 22:00
    BBC Two except Yorkshire
  • Wed 6 Jan 2010 19:00
    BBC HD
  • Tue 16 Feb 2010 19:00
    BBC HD
  • Mon 2 Aug 2010 19:00
    BBC Two except Wales & Yorkshire
  • Tue 31 Aug 2010 19:30
    BBC Two Wales
  • Mon 4 Jun 2012 17:30
    BBC HD
  • Tue 27 May 2025 19:30
    BBC Four
  • Wed 28 May 2025 01:40
    BBC Four
  • Wed 18 Mar 2026 19:30
    BBC Four
  • Thu 19 Mar 2026 01:20
    BBC Four