Buttermere lake circuit
Round the most beautiful lake in the district, under Haystacks and Fleetwith Pike.
- Distance
- 8.1 km
- Ascent
- 130 m
- Time
- 2–3 h
- Grade
- Easy
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 134 m
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About this walk
Buttermere lake circuit is an easy 8.1 km circular walk with 130 m of ascent, taking 2 to 3 hours. It starts at Buttermere village (grid reference NY 174 169).
Buttermere is the lake the fells seem to have been arranged around: High Stile and Red Pike on one side, Haystacks and Fleetwith Pike at the head, and a lakeside path that goes all the way round in about two and a half hours. It passes through a short tunnel cut in the rock on the north shore and through the pines at Gatesgarth.
Flat enough for anyone and one of the great walks of England. The village has two pubs and an ice cream farm.
Route
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Round the lake
Follow the shore path all the way round Buttermere.
Summit
Questions about this walk
- How long does Buttermere lake circuit take?
- Most walkers take 2–3 hours for the 8.1 km route, which has 130 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Buttermere village (grid reference NY 174 169). National Trust and village car parks (charge).
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Bus 77/77A from Keswick in summer. Check times on Traveline.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded easy. Lakeside paths and a short road section; one rock tunnel.
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Keep them on a lead near livestock.
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