Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: January 15, 2026

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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9 m

The Bridge Hotel, Buttermere

Highlight • Settlement

The Bridge Hotel is a three-star Hotel in the small village of Buttermere in the Lake District of England. You may be welcomed by a flock of sheep freely roaming the street!

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81 m

Buttermere Village

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Buttermere is an achingly beautiful village in the western Lake District. Situated between Crummock Water and Buttermere and sitting in the shadow of many superb fells, the permutations for walks …

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567 m

Sour Milk Gill Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

This place is not far from Buttermere, the silver water of Sour Milk Gill cascades down from Bleaberry Tarn.

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771 m

View of Fleetwith Pike from Buttermere

Highlight • Viewpoint

From the edge of Buttermere looking over to Fleetwith, Black Star, and Honister Quarry. Nice place to take a rest after coming down the stone steps from the Fells, be …

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2.85 km

Burtness Wood

Highlight • Forest

This peaceful woodland is a lovely part of the Buttermere circuit. With surreal light shining through the trees and the lake glistening in the background, it is a magical place to hike.

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3.37 km

Sourmilk Gill Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

Sourmilk Gill starts life atop of the Saddle. As you can see, by the time it reaches Buttermere lake, it is an impressive sight.

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3.62 km

View of Fleetwith Pike and Haystacks

Highlight • Viewpoint

Small snack bar at the farm nearby

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3.62 km

View of Buttermere and Fleetwith Pike

Highlight • Viewpoint

Buttermere and Crummock Water were once joined together, making it a much larger lake.

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4.33 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.70 km

390 m

224 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.43 km

313 m

204 m

179 m

157 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Friday 6 March

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The Bridge Hotel, Buttermere

Buttermere Village

Sour Milk Gill Waterfall

View of Fleetwith Pike from Buttermere

Burtness Wood

Sourmilk Gill Waterfall

View of Fleetwith Pike and Haystacks

View of Buttermere and Fleetwith Pike

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