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High Stile Summit – Buttermere loop from Buttermere

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High Stile Summit – Buttermere loop from Buttermere

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High Stile Summit – Buttermere loop from Buttermere

05:19

13.3km

790m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 13, 2026

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.99 km

Bleaberry Tarn

Highlight • Viewpoint

When describing the High Stile range, Alfred Wainwright described Bleaberry Tarn as lying 'in the central recess like a jewel'. It's situation at the base of the hanging valley of Bleaberry Comb is magnificent, with the impressive peaks of Red Pike and High Stile high above. It also offers great views towards Grasmoor and the other high peaks of the North Western Fells.

The tarn is easily reached from the village of Buttermere and is often visited on an ascent of Red Pike, the shapely high summit on the northwestern end of the High Stile range. A visit to the subsidiary summit of Dodd is well worth it too, even if it isn't a Wainwright.

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3.73 km

Red Pike (Buttermere)

Highlight • Climb

So called due to the red coloured soil and stone, do be careful going down Red Pike as the paths have all but eroded and its mainly loose stones. If you park at Buttermere village and make Red Pike your first climb, then you can more or less keep going all day. High Stile, High Crag, Haystacks, Fleetwith Pike, Honister, and Dale Head are all on a circular route if you have the energy and time.

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4.85 km

High Stile Summit

Highlight • Viewpoint

Shapely and noble, High Stile is the highest point of the eye-catching ridge soaring proudly above Buttermere. Traversing this ridge – the Buttermere Edge – should not be rushed. It’s a place to linger: find a rocky outcrop and savour the panoramas over the exquisite Buttermere Valley and its wild neighbour Ennerdale.

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5.16 km

High Stile (summit)

Peak

6.24 km

View of Buttermere from High Crag

Highlight • Summit

Very windy day on my last visit here, do be mindful of that as you cross the tops. Great views down to Buttermere.

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6.80 km

High Crag Summit

Highlight • Viewpoint

High Crag is the easternmost of the High Stile range's great summits. From Haystacks, it looks a grand, pyramidal peak and the ascent from this direction, via Gamlin End, is suitably steep and rough. The views more than compensate for any effort though, with the muscular bulk of Pillar to the south and the graceful ridgelines of the North Western Fells strutting their stuff to the north.

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8.06 km

Scarth Gap

Mountain Pass

10.2 km

Buttermere

Highlight • Viewpoint

Stunning views of Cromock Water

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10.7 km

Buttermere

Lake

11.3 km

Burtness Wood

Highlight • Forest

This peaceful woodland is a lovely part of the Buttermere circuit. With surreal light shining through the trees and the lake glistening in the background, it is a magical place to hike.

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12.5 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 easy-going circuit allows you to experience the awe-inspiring beauty of Buttermere, which lies at the foot of some spectacular fells, including Wainwright's favourite, Haystacks.

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13.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.81 km

4.73 km

2.54 km

829 m

434 m

Surfaces

5.59 km

5.36 km

1.43 km

434 m

408 m

132 m

Elevation

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Highest point (790 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

Weather

Tuesday 7 July

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High Stile Summit – Buttermere loop from Buttermere

Bleaberry Tarn

Red Pike (Buttermere)

High Stile Summit

View of Buttermere from High Crag

High Crag Summit

Buttermere

Burtness Wood

Buttermere Lake

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