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Crummock Water – Buttermere and Crummock Water loop from Buttermere

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Crummock Water – Buttermere and Crummock Water loop from Buttermere

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Crummock Water – Buttermere and Crummock Water loop from Buttermere

01:26

21.9km

310m

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 27, 2026

Tips

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

You may need to carry your bike.

After 1.65 km for 26 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.66 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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1.85 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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5.20 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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6.76 km

Dry Stone Walls of the Lake District

Highlight • Structure

11.0 km

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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18.2 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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21.2 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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21.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.6 km

177 m

143 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.3 km

416 m

147 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (150 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

Weather

Thursday 21 May

17°C

11°C

18 %

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Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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Crummock Water – Buttermere and Crummock Water loop from Buttermere

St James' Church, Buttermere

Buttermere Village

Crummock Water

Dry Stone Walls of the Lake District

Kirkstile Inn

Lakeside Road by Crummock Water

Buttermere and Crummock Water

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