Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2025

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Lake District National Park

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Bus stop

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1.45 km

Syke Farm and Buttermere Lake View

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This farm is idyllically situated not far from the lake.

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2.00 km

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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2.19 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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2.68 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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2.83 km

View of Fleetwith Pike and Haystacks

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Small snack bar at the farm nearby

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2.83 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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3.22 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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4.16 km

Buttermere Tunnel

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This tunnel-like cave is on the footpath around Buttermere. It is about 50 feet (15 m) long. A torch is useful as there are deep puddles inside in the pitch-black cave.

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4.71 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.77 km

1.56 km

239 m

133 m

Surfaces

2.54 km

1.18 km

361 m

203 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Syke Farm and Buttermere Lake View

St James' Church, Buttermere

Buttermere Village

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View of Fleetwith Pike and Haystacks

View of Buttermere and Fleetwith Pike

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