Buttermere
Walking Guide and Walks

Grasmoor is the highest peak in the range and is linked to Crag Hill, Grisedale Pike, Hopegill Head and Scar Crags with an abundant variety of interesting routes. A separate sub-group of summits lies to the south of Newlands Hause and includes Dale Head, Robinson, Hindscarth and High Spy. Again a variety of routes are available offering excellent days in the Lake District Fells.

List of walks

★ GPS file available ☩ Route profile

Walk	Description	Grade	Miles
2893★	Robinson from Buttermere Village	moderate	5.00
1155★☩	Causey Pike from Stoneycroft, near Braithwaite	moderate	6.25
1187★☩	Robinson & Hindscarth from Newlands	mod/hard	6.50
1231★☩	Grasmoor via Whiteless Pike from Cinderdale Common	moderate	7.00
2021★☩	Whiteside, Hopegill Head & Grisedale Pike from near Crummock Water	moderate	7.50
1268★☩	Cat Bells & High Spy from Grange	moderate	8.00
2539★☩	Grasmoor & Rannerdale Knotts from Crummock Water	moderate	8.00
2609★☩	Grasmoor via Crag Hill from Buttermere village	mod/hard	8.00
1120★☩	Grisedale Pike & Crag Hill from Braithwaite	mod/hard	8.50
3119★☩	The Newlands Horseshoe - Catbells, Dale Head & Hindscarth	mod/hard	12.00
2642★☩	Buttermere Horseshoe from Buttermere village	very hard	14.00

Table of summits in the Buttermere Group

Rank	Mountain	Metres/Feet	Location
41	Grasmoor	852 / 2795	Lake District
47	Crag Hill	839 / 2753	Lake District
71	Grisedale Pike	791 / 2595	Lake District
83	Hopegill Head	770 / 2526	Lake District
92	Dale Head	753 / 2470	Lake District
102	Robinson	737 / 2418	Lake District
109	Hindscarth	727 / 2385	Lake District
173	Scar Crags	672 / 2205	Lake District
203	High Spy	653 / 2142	Lake District

What is a mountain?

The accepted standard for a mountain in England & Wales is that its summit is 610 metres (2000 feet) or more above sea level. In addition, rules are in place on the height difference above intervening cols with adjacent summits to determine whether a summit is a separate mountain or a subsidiary 'top'. This is not the place to discuss the technicalities of this issue but the list has been checked against reliable tables. With simplicity in mind separate tops have been excluded from the list as these would normally be discussed in relation to their main summits. The list includes 258 summits and these will all be added in due course starting from the highest and working down.

Stay Safe

Do enjoy yourself when out walking and choose a route that is within your capabilities especially with regard to navigation.

Do turn back if the weather deteriorates especially in winter or when visibility is poor.

Do wear the right clothing for the anticipated weather conditions. If the weather is likely to change for the worse make sure you have enough extra clothing in your pack.

Do tell someone where you are planning to walk especially in areas that see few other walkers.

Do take maps and other navigational aids. Do not rely on mobile devices in areas where reception is poor. Take spare batteries especially in cold weather.

Do check the weather forecast before leaving. The Met Office has a number of forecasts for walkers that identify specific weather risks.

Please Note - These walks have been published for use by site visitors on the understanding that Walking Britain is not held responsible for the safety or well being of those following the routes as described. It is worth reiterating the point that you should embark on a walk with the correct maps preferably at 1:25000 scale. This will enable any difficulties with route finding to be assessed and corrective action taken if necessary.

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