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Red Pike – High Stile Loop from Buttermere

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Red Pike – High Stile Loop from Buttermere

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May 10, 2022

Red Pike – High Stile Loop from Buttermere

Moderate

03:56

8.62km

2.2km/h

710m

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Overview

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

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6 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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1.89 km

View of Crummock Water from Old Burtness

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From Bleaberry Tarn there is a well made but steep path down through the woods next to Buttermere, here i saw my first Cuckoo..

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2.43 km

Bleaberry Tarn

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When describing the High Stile range, Alfred Wainwright described Bleaberry Tarn as lying 'in the central recess like a jewel'. It's situation at the base of the hanging valley of …

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3.17 km

Red Pike (Buttermere)

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So called due to the red coloured soil and stone, do be careful going down Red Pike as the paths have all but eroded and its mainly loose stones. If …

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4.28 km

High Stile Summit

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Shapely and noble, High Stile is the highest point of the eye-catching ridge soaring proudly above Buttermere. Traversing this ridge – the Buttermere Edge – should not be rushed. It’s …

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7.65 km

Sourmilk Gill Waterfall

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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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7.74 km

View of Fleetwith Pike from Buttermere

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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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8.62 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.12 km

2.64 km

1.38 km

436 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.88 km

2.64 km

2.07 km

< 100 m

Route Details

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Highest point (790 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

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Red Pike – High Stile Loop from Buttermere

Buttermere Village

View of Crummock Water from Old Burtness

Bleaberry Tarn

Red Pike (Buttermere)

High Stile Summit

Sourmilk Gill Waterfall

View of Fleetwith Pike from Buttermere

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