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Buttermere

The best waterfall hikes and walks around Buttermere

11hikes

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(2,349)

26,004 people hiked here

Dive into the area’s natural wonders with our curated list of waterfall hikes and walks around Buttermere. Whether you’re after eye-catching cascades or serene streams, here are some of the best hiking trails around Buttermere with waterfalls.

Scale Force Waterfall – Red Pike (Buttermere) loop from Buttermere
Intermediate

03:59

9.63km

Scale Force Waterfall – Low Ling Crag, Crummock Water loop from Loweswater
Intermediate

03:34

12.6km

Scale Force Waterfall – Great Borne Summit loop from Buttermere
Expert

07:29

20.8km

Scale Force Waterfall – Mellbreak Summit loop from Buttermere
Intermediate

03:50

10.5km

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    Scale Force Waterfall – Red Pike (Buttermere) loop from Buttermere

    03:59

    9.63km

    2.4km/h

    660m

    660m

    Intermediate

    4.5

    (11)

    108

    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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    2

    Scale Force Waterfall – Low Ling Crag, Crummock Water loop from Loweswater

    03:34

    12.6km

    3.5km/h

    240m

    240m

    Intermediate

    4.3

    (9)

    81

    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    3

    Scale Force Waterfall – Great Borne Summit loop from Buttermere

    07:29

    20.8km

    2.8km/h

    1,120m

    1,120m

    Expert

    5.0

    (1)

    42

    Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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    4
    4

    Scale Force Waterfall – Mellbreak Summit loop from Buttermere

    03:50

    10.5km

    2.7km/h

    460m

    460m

    Intermediate

    5.0

    (1)

    27

    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

00:54

2.85km

3.2km/h

110m

110m

Easy

3.0

(1)

4

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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