Activities at Buttermere Valley
Whitehaven colourful coastal walk
Experience wild, secluded beaches on this dramatic cliff-top walk at Whitehaven's historic 17th-century harbour, passing the town’s industrial archaeology to join Wainwright’s Coast to Coast path.
- Challenging
- 4 hours
- 7.0 miles (11.25km)
The many colours of Loweswater
Holme Wood may just surprise you this autumn!
Crummock Water
Enjoy one of the most jaw-dropping beach-side views in the Lakes when woodland (a haven for red squirrels) suddenly opens up to offer a view along Crummock Water.
Loweswater
Take a walk on the quiet side at tranquil Loweswater whilst taking in views of Mellbreak, Blake Fell and Burbank Fell.
Fishing and boating on Buttermere, Crummock Water and Loweswater
If you're planning to go fishing or launch a boat onto the waters of the Buttermere Valley you will need a permit before you head off. Here is everything you need to know before you set out.
Buttermere
Buttermere (the lake) offers one of the best round-the-lake walks in the Lake District. The walk is relatively easy and level with a great 'reward for effort' ratio. The views mean that your photos make it look like you've been somewhere much more rugged.
Spring wildlife in Buttermere Valley
As Spring breathes new life into Buttermere Valley, there's wildlife hidden wherever you look. Find out how we look after nesting birds in the valley.
Buttermere to Rannerdale walk
Enjoy the view into the secret valley on this exhilarating Lakeland ridge walk that climbs from the Buttermere Valley up to the summit of Rannerdale Knotts.
- Moderate
- 2 hours
- 3.0 miles (4.8km)
The valley of cinders walk
Enjoy a walk with great views of Crummock Water and the surrounding countryside, that takes you back through the ages with easily spotted archaeological sites.
- Easy
- 1 hour
- 1.5 miles (2.4km)
Lanthwaite Wood and Crummock Water walk
A walk dominated by two spectacular views: the famous vista of the Buttermere fells seen over Crummock Water, and the dramatic rocky buttress of Grasmoor End.
- Moderate
- 2 hours 30 mins
- 4.0 miles (6.4km)
Corpse Road and tumuli walk
See a traditional farm, walk along an ancient Corpse Road and discover evidence of human activity dating from the Bronze Age to the Second World War.
- Easy
- 2 hours 30 mins
- 3.6 miles (5.75km)
Loweswater's wildlife
We are working with the local community to restore the ecological quality of Loweswater, which has been impacted by human activity.