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Crummock Water – Low Ling Crag, Crummock Water loop from Buttermere

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North West England

Crummock Water – Low Ling Crag, Crummock Water loop from Buttermere

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Crummock Water – Low Ling Crag, Crummock Water loop from Buttermere

03:13

12.1km

120m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

1.07 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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2.22 km

High Wood

Forest

3

2.98 km

Crummock Water — Dam and Viewpoint

Highlight • Lake

At the point where the River Cocker meets Crummock Water is a classically picturesque view the Buttermere valley. A popular spot for skimming stones, there are few backgrounds as idyllic.

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4

6.23 km

Low Ling Crag, Crummock Water

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Ling Crags - low and high - are awesome rock formations next to Crummock Water. Enjoy them from this little 'beach' by the water.

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5

8.39 km

Hiking Trail to Scale Force Waterfall

Highlight • Trail

6

8.61 km

Buttermere Dubs Stone Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

7

9.52 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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8

9.59 km

The Bridge Hotel, Buttermere

Highlight • Settlement

The Bridge Hotel is a three-star Hotel in the small village of Buttermere in the Lake District of England. You may be welcomed by a flock of sheep freely roaming the street!

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9

10.7 km

Crummock Water Shore

Highlight • Viewpoint

Crummock is a beautiful lakes for shore :)

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11.2 km

Beach

Beach

B

12.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.45 km

3.87 km

1.49 km

232 m

113 m

Surfaces

3.88 km

3.34 km

2.08 km

1.56 km

1.29 km

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Comments

May 15, 2025,Wee hike round Crummock Water 🌞

Another hot day in the lakes again. This was a lot more quiet than Buttermere and a nicer walk . Another great lunch at Syke Farm after it 😋

April 28, 2023,Rannerdale Knotts und Crummock Water ⛰️🌿🐑🌞🏞️🥰

A fantastically beautiful hike through a fairytale landscape... 🥰⛰️🏞️🐑🌱🌞🍀

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April 13, 2024,Loop around Crummock Water with Pubs at the Start, End and Half Way 🤣

Another very wet day, this time we looped around Crummock Water on what turned out to be a bit of a birthday pub crawl!🥳

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