Buttermere Lake – Crummock Water loop from Loweswater

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Buttermere Lake – Crummock Water loop from Loweswater

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Buttermere Lake – Crummock Water loop from Loweswater

01:25

20.7km

320m

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: August 13, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

185 m

Kirkstile Inn

Highlight • Restaurant

The best pub in the world. Get a pint of Loweswater Gold whilst sitting in the beer garden with views of Melbreak. Can't beat it!

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7.30 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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9.38 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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10.1 km

Buttermere Lake

Highlight • Trail

As one of the few lakes in the national park that you can walk all the way round, Buttermere is well worth a visit. At 4 miles (6 km), the …

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11.1 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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15.5 km

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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17.0 km

Dry Stone Walls of the Lake District

Highlight • Structure

20.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.0 km

924 m

509 m

143 m

Surfaces

18.7 km

1.24 km

446 m

191 m

143 m

Elevation

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Highest point (150 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

Weather

Friday 16 October

11°C

1°C

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Comments

July 2, 2026,Day 7a Bike Ride Buttermere loop from Rosewell House

The same route to Buttermere again, to then walk around Buttermere Lake from there. It's a beautiful route. Sheep on the road, few cars and great scenery.

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June 30, 2026,Day 5 Buttermere loop from Loweswater

Short ride to avoid sitting around all day waiting for the announced rain. Along the little-used, hilly road with lake views to Buttermere and back. Nice trip.

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