The best mountain hikes around Buttermere

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Want to explore more of the mountains around Allerdale? In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of mountain hikes around Buttermere to bring you the top routes in the region. To see which Tour is right for you, browse real photos and tips uploaded by other mountain hikers, see detail-rich breakdowns at the click of a button—and find your perfect route for your next mountain hike around Buttermere.

Haystacks (598 m) – Blackbeck Tarn loop from Buttermere	Intermediate 03:00 7.42km
Haystacks (598 m) – Grey Crag Climbing Routes loop from Buttermere	Expert 05:29 13.3km
Buttermere – Red Pike loop from Buttermere	Expert 05:13 14.9km
Grey Crag Climbing Routes loop from Buttermere	Expert 05:04 12.7km

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Haystacks (598 m) – Blackbeck Tarn loop from Buttermere
03:00
7.42km
2.5km/h
490m
480m
Intermediate
5.0
(1)
5
Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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Haystacks (598 m) – Grey Crag Climbing Routes loop from Buttermere
05:29
13.3km
2.4km/h
880m
880m
Expert
5.0
(1)
4
Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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3
Buttermere – Red Pike loop from Buttermere
05:13
14.9km
2.9km/h
770m
770m
Expert
4
Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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4
Grey Crag Climbing Routes loop from Buttermere
05:04
12.7km
2.5km/h
780m
780m
Expert
3
Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.