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Buttermere Lake – Crummock Water loop from Gatesgarth

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Buttermere Lake – Crummock Water loop from Gatesgarth

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Buttermere Lake – Crummock Water loop from Gatesgarth

02:06

33.4km

350m

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 18, 2026

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.97 km

Buttermere Lake

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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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3.71 km

Buttermere Village

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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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7.06 km

Crummock Water

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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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8.62 km

Dry Stone Walls of the Lake District

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17.1 km

Views from Hundith Hill Road

Highlight • Viewpoint

19.4 km

View Towards Buttermere

Highlight • Lake

28.4 km

Lakeside Road by Crummock Water

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

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31.4 km

Buttermere and Crummock Water

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

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33.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.9 km

1.15 km

177 m

143 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

32.1 km

1.15 km

151 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (150 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Today

Tuesday 18 August

16°C

11°C

88 %

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Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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February 13, 2023,Bike Ride

Hi First time using komoot I'm not very good with technology

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Buttermere Lake – Crummock Water loop from Gatesgarth

Buttermere Lake

Buttermere Village

Crummock Water

Dry Stone Walls of the Lake District

Views from Hundith Hill Road

View Towards Buttermere

Lakeside Road by Crummock Water

Buttermere and Crummock Water

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