Activities at Buttermere Valley

Fishing equipment, Loweswater, Lake District
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Boating, Fishing

Fishing and boating on Buttermere, Crummock Water and Loweswater

Buttermere Valley, Cumbria

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.

Children enjoying Buttermere Lake, Cumbria
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Walking

Buttermere

Buttermere Valley, Cumbria

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.

Woodpecker chick looking from a hole in a tree
Walking feature

Spring wildlife in Buttermere Valley

Buttermere Valley, Cumbria

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.

Misty reflections of Holme Wood, Loweswater, Lake District
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Walking

The many colours of Loweswater

Buttermere Valley, Cumbria

Holme Wood may just surprise you this autumn!

Mountains and woods reflected in a mirror-like lake
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Walking

Loweswater

Buttermere Valley, Cumbria

Take a walk on the quiet side at tranquil Loweswater whilst taking in views of Mellbreak, Blake Fell and Burbank Fell.

Whitehaven Harbour and Candlestick
Walking trail

Whitehaven colourful coastal walk

Buttermere Valley, Cumbria

Experience wild, secluded beaches on this dramatic cliff-top walk at Whitehaven's historic 17th-century harbour.

  • Challenging
  • 4 hours
  • 7.0 miles (11.25km)
Buttermere Valley, Cumbria
Walking trail

Buttermere to Rannerdale walk

Buttermere Valley, Cumbria

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)
Buttermere and Crummock Water, Cumbria
Walking trail

The valley of cinders walk

Buttermere Valley, Cumbria

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)
Couple rest beside Crummock Water, Cumbria
Walking trail

Lanthwaite Wood and Crummock Water walk

Buttermere Valley, Cumbria

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)
View from the Corpse Road down to Loweswater, Cumbria
Walking trail

Corpse Road and tumuli walk

Buttermere Valley, Cumbria

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)
Rowing boat surrounded by blue-green algae bloom Loweswater, Cumbria
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Walking

Loweswater's wildlife

Buttermere Valley, Cumbria

We are working with the local community to restore the ecological quality of Loweswater, which has been impacted by human activity.

Visitors taking a selfie at Crummock Water, Cumbria
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Swimming, Walking

Crummock Water

Buttermere Valley, Cumbria

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.