The best waterfall hikes and walks around Buttermere
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1. Scale Force Waterfall – Red Pike (Buttermere) loop from Buttermere
9.63km
04:02
660m
660m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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2. Scale Force Waterfall – Mellbreak Summit loop from Buttermere
20.6km
07:29
1,120m
1,120m
Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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3. Scale Force Waterfall – Great Borne Summit loop from Buttermere
16.5km
05:25
700m
700m
Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4. Mellbreak Summit – Scale Force Waterfall loop from Buttermere
10.4km
03:50
450m
460m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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5. Scale Force Waterfall – View of Crummock Water loop from Buttermere
2.85km
00:54
110m
110m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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