Buttermere   Grade: N/AINDY    Jun 11, 2024 Buttermere - round the Lake
Distance 6.97 km, Time 2.02 h, Total Ascent 148 m     Imperial | Metric

An almost effortless walk around Buttermere. Fantastic views, no climbing. We walk in a clockwise direction and Indy has plenty of opportunities for swimming.

Start point, map and route information at bottom of page

An easy pleasant lakeside walk starting in Buttermere

We pass through an interesting tunnel on the North shore just before Gategarth, then across to the base of Scarth Gap.

Buttermere early in the morning

Start:
1) "Honister rambler" bus from Keswick to Buttermere
2) Car parks in Buttermere. Free car park at the bottom of Newlands Hause [NY 17645 17050].
Route:
Buttermere - round the Lake Distance 6.97 km, Time 2.02 h, Total Ascent 148 m