“Here the scenery assumes truly alpine characteristics, yet without sacrifice of the intimate charms, the romantic atmosphere found in Lakeland and nowhere else”

A Wainwright

A wonderful flat walk along the shores of Buttermere, wonderful scenery both of the lake and of the surrounding mountains make this a walk to savour.

The Buttermere lakeshore has a wide variety of walking, from the wooded banks on the southern shores to a short stretch through an old tunnel on the northern shores there is plenty of variety.

Summits included on this route:
No Summits involved on this route

“This is superb architecture”

A Wainwright

From Buttermere will will circle the lake in an anticlockwise direction, walking from the village to the foot of the lake and following the lakeshore path through Birtness Woods, keeping an eye out for the many red squirrels in the trees.

The path follows the southern shore of the lake to Peggy's Bridge where we will cross the fields to Gatesgarth Farm.

The scenic path along the northern shore of the lake, the views along this section of the lakeshore are particularly spectacular, with views over the lake to High Crag and High Stile dominating the view.

As the path passes Dalegarth it enters a tunnel for a short while before re-emerging into the sunlight.

As we return to the village of Buttermere we pass an ice cream shop at Sykes Farm where a pit stop can be made.

Each participant will be required to bring suitable equipment for their chosen event, please see Kit List tab above.

Where to meet: Outside the Bridge Hotel, Buttermere
Postcode: CA13 9UZ
Grid Reference: NY 174 169

Directions

From Keswick: Leave Keswick on the Borrowdale Road (from the mini roundabout near the co-op) Follow this road for approx 8 miles, passing through Rosthwaite to the village of Seatoller, from here the road climbs over Honister Pass, descend the eastern slopes of the pass and continue on this road until you reach Buttermere Village, Free parking will be found to the right as you reach the village, by the church or a larger pay car park will be found if you turn left next to the Bridge Hotel heading to the right of the Fish Hotel (Both hotels operate a clamping system). We will meet outside the Bridge Hotel.

From Cockermouth: Leave Cockermouth on the Lorton Road, leaving town opposite Sainsburys. Follow this road through the village of Low Lorton and continue until a road leads to the left, signposted for Buttermere, follow this road to Buttermere, a pay and display car park will be found to the right, behind the Bridge Hotel, free parking a little further on up the hill after the church. We will meet outside the Bridge Hotel.

Bus Services

A seasonal bus service runs to Buttermere from Keswick, the bus stop is behind the Bridge Hotel.

The 77/77a bus runs between Keswick and Buttermere, this is a seasonal service runnning from East to October.

Stagecoach bus timetables can be viewed here

Each participant is expected to bring suitable personal equipment for the event.
This should include the following:

Kit List:

Walking shoes / Boots
Waterproof clothing (Jacket and trousers)
Suitable clothing for walking (no jeans)
Warm tops
Packed lunch
Spare clothing
Water
Hat
Gloves

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What is the minimum age for children on this event?

Posted by , Thursday, 12 October 2017 on product Buttermere Lake Walk

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What is the minimum age for children on this event?

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Posted by John Scadding on Thursday, 12 October 2017

We do not have a set minimum age for this event, however, you know your child best, therefore please bear in mind this is an open event of varying ages, if you are not confident your child can complete this event then hiring a private guide could be a more suitable option.

As this is an open event all under 18's must be accompanied by an adult.

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What happens if the weather is bad?

Posted by , Thursday, 12 October 2017 on product Buttermere Lake Walk

Question:

What happens if the weather is bad?

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Posted by John Scadding on Thursday, 12 October 2017
We plan to walk whatever the weather, unless it is dangerous to do so.

Mountain weather can be a little unpredictable, but we do keep an eye on the forecasts leading up to walks, should the forecast mean that the walk is not possible then we will contact you as soon as we have the forecast and offer you the following options:
- A more suitable walk on the same date taking into consideration the weather conditions
- A transfer to the same walk on another date
- A full refund

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Are dogs allowed on this walk?

Posted by , Monday, 18 September 2017 on product Buttermere Lake Walk

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Are dogs allowed on this walk?

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Posted by John Scadding on Monday, 18 September 2017

Yes, dogs are allowed on all our walks.

However we do cross farmland and common land where animals will be grazing, there will be large sections of the walk, if not all, where dogs will be required to be on a lead.

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