7.6km
Total Distance
137m
Elevation Gain

Trail description

The circuit of Buttermere is one of the finest easy lake walks in the Lake District, ringed by dramatic fells. The level path follows the shore beneath Haystacks and Fleetwith Pike, passing through a short rock tunnel. A gentle and hugely popular family walk.

Route Map

Along the trail

  1. 1
    Birkness · 6km
    Mountain hut
Bus stop
Bridge Hotel · 29m from the start
Parking
38m from the start

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Difficulty

2/5 · Easy