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Buttermere Village – Buttermere Lake loop from Buttermere

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Buttermere Village – Buttermere Lake loop from Buttermere

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Buttermere Village – Buttermere Lake loop from Buttermere

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2.33km

20m

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

Last updated: April 26, 2026

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Lake District National Park

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345 m

Syke Farm and Buttermere Lake View

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This farm is idyllically situated not far from the lake.

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827 m

Syke Farm Tearoom

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Such a great cafe. Amazing pies in winter and ice cream in summer. Highly recommend.

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900 m

St James' Church, Buttermere

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At the foot of the Newlands Pass watching over the village of Buttermere, is St James' Church. The original chapel dates from 1507, whilst the building in its current form …

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1.09 km

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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1.57 km

Sour Milk Gill Waterfall

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

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1.72 km

View of Fleetwith Pike and Haystacks

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Small snack bar at the farm nearby

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1.73 km

View of Buttermere and Fleetwith Pike

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

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2.12 km

Buttermere Lake

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As one of the few lakes in the national park that you can walk all the way round, Buttermere is well worth a visit. At 4 miles (6 km), the …

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2.33 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.11 km

1.07 km

102 m

Surfaces

1.53 km

499 m

223 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 23 June

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Buttermere Village – Buttermere Lake loop from Buttermere

Syke Farm and Buttermere Lake View

Syke Farm Tearoom

St James' Church, Buttermere

Buttermere Village

Sour Milk Gill Waterfall

View of Fleetwith Pike and Haystacks

View of Buttermere and Fleetwith Pike

Buttermere Lake

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