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Cinderdale Common

Where to meet: Cinderdale Common, Nr Buttermere
Postcode:  CA13 9UY
Grid Reference: NY 162 192 

Directions

From Keswick:
Follow the A66 west from Keswick, turning off the main road at Braithwaite, continue on this road past the Royal Oak and follow the road over Whinlatter Pass, follow the road through High Lorton and follow the signs to Buttermere, turning left at the cross road and then left again on the B5289, the road climbs a short hill to emerge from trees and cross a cattle grid, follow the road downhill until two car parks are seen to the left of the road, we will meet in the second car park, just befre the small copse of trees.

From Cockermouth:
Leave Cockermouth on the Lorton Road, opposite Sainsburys, and follow this road through Low Lorton following the signs to Buttermere, turning left on the B5289, pass Rannerdale Farm on the right hand side and after some trees a small car park will be seen to the right, we will meet here.

Bus Services

The bus stops about 100m along the lane from the meet point.

The 77/77a bus runs between Keswick and Buttermere over Honister Pass and Whinlatter during summer months (Easter to October Half Term).

Stagecoach bus timetables can be viewed here


  1. Rannerdale Knotts

    £25.00

    Difficulty:
    Exposure:
    Distance: 8km / 5 miles
    Ascent: 300m / 1000ft
    Duration: 3 hours
    Maximum Group Ratio: 12:1

    A beautiful smaller summit above Crummock Water with views all round

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  2. Rannerdale Knotts Evening Walk

    £25.00

    Difficulty:
    Exposure:
    Distance: 8km / 5 miles
    Ascent: 300m / 1000ft
    Duration: 3 hours
    Maximum Group Ratio: 12:1

    A beautiful smaller summit above Crummock Water with views all round

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