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Crummock Water – Buttermere and Crummock Water loop from Crummock Water

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Crummock Water – Buttermere and Crummock Water loop from Crummock Water

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Crummock Water – Buttermere and Crummock Water loop from Crummock Water

01:26

20.1km

410m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 14, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 3.58 km for 26 m

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Start point

Bus stop

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61 m

Crummock Water

Highlight • Lake

Buttermere is the highest up the valley or most easterly. Next is Crummock Water which is the longest of the three lakes in the Buttermere valley. It's managed by the …

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1.33 km

Lakeside Road by Crummock Water

Highlight • Cycleway

Stunning view if you can park in small layby just before/after bridge.

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3.41 km

Buttermere Village

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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3.60 km

St James' Church, Buttermere

Highlight • Historical Site

At the foot of the Newlands Pass watching over the village of Buttermere, is St James' Church. The original chapel dates from 1507, whilst the building in its current form …

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4.57 km

Buttermere and Crummock Water

Highlight • Trail

Lovely stretch of road running near to the water. Chance for a bit of respite in between Newlands and Honister.

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8.78 km

Steep Ascent in Lake District National Park

Highlight • Climb

allow time for pushing bike up hill. 25%

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10.1 km

Honister Pass

Highlight • Natural Monument

Honister Pass links the Buttermere Valley to the eastern end of Borrowdale. At 356 metres (1,167 feet), it’s one of the highest passes in Cumbria, featuring a steep 1-in-4 (25%) gradient.

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10.2 km

Honister Pass Climb from Gatesgarth

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Imposing and consistently steep, with the hardest stretch near the top and a long stretch of rising road beforehand that will start to tax you before you even reach the climb proper

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20.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.9 km

137 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

20.0 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

Weather

Thursday 7 May

13°C

5°C

25 %

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Max wind speed: 6.0 km/h

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Crummock Water – Buttermere and Crummock Water loop from Crummock Water

Crummock Water

Lakeside Road by Crummock Water

Buttermere Village

St James' Church, Buttermere

Buttermere and Crummock Water

Steep Ascent in Lake District National Park

Honister Pass

Honister Pass Climb from Gatesgarth

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