Walking Britain A circuit of Buttermere from Buttermere village
Introduction to Walk 1142
Nat Park - Lake District - Lake District North Western Fells
County/Area - Cumbria
Author - Lou Johnson
Length - 4.5 miles / 7.3 km
Ascent - 100 feet / 30 metres
Time - 2 hours 20 minutes
Grade - easy
This Lake District walk along the shores of Buttermere starts from Buttermere village. The walk offers exceptional views of the surrounding mountains including High Stile and Red Pike. However the path is rough in places and good footwear should be worn. Although you might be tempted to complete this walk on a day when the cloud hangs low, it's worth saving for a clear day when the views can be enjoyed to the full. A GPS File is available for download (see walk description). A route profile is also provided.
Maps | |||
| Ordnance Survey Explorer OL6 | Sheet Map | 1:25k | BUY |
| Anquet OS Explorer OL6 | Digital Map | 1:25k | BUY |
| Ordnance Survey Landranger 90 | Sheet Map | 1:50k | BUY |
| Anquet OS Landranger 90 | Digital Map | 1:50k | BUY |
It is recommended you take a map. The preferred scale is 1:25k. | |||
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Buttermere, Coledale and Newlands circuit
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Knott Rigg and Ard Crags from Newlands Hause
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1.6 miles / 2.5 km away
Grasmoor & Whiteless Pike
Grade - moderate
Length - 7.0 miles / 11.4 km
1.6 miles / 2.5 km away
A circuit of Rannerdale Knotts, Crummock Water
Grade - easy/mod
Length - 2.5 miles / 4.1 km
1.8 miles / 2.9 km away
The High Stile Ridge from Gatescarth, Buttermere
Grade - hard
Length - 10.0 miles / 16.3 km
1.8 miles / 2.9 km away
Fleetwith Pike & Haystacks from Gatescarth
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A circuit of Whiteside, Hopegill Head & Grisedale Pike
Grade - moderate
Length - 7.5 miles / 12.2 km
Note : The distances quoted to other walks in the vicinity are measured in a straight line. The distance by road may be further.
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