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Buttermere Lake

Travel Information and nearby accommodation

A beautiful lake in heart of all that is best about the Lake District! Surrounded by some of the best walking country in the National Park, Buttermere has been a magnet for visitors since the Lakeland poets like Wordsworth first began to extol its beauty. There are popular walks along the lake and more vigorous walks to Red Pike and Haystacks, among other delights. more details ...
Buttermere, Lake District, Cumbria, England

About Buttermere Lake
Attraction Type: Countryside - Lake
Location: Located at the foot of Honister Pass, on the A5289.
Website: Buttermere Lake
National Trust
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Buttermere Lake Photos
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Photo Credit: David Ross
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OS map Related Information

Nearest Attractions Scale Force Waterfall - 2 miles (Countryside) Crummock Water - 2.3 miles (Countryside) Honister Pass - 3.2 miles (Countryside) Force Crag Mine - 3.7 miles (Family) Borrowdale - 4.3 miles (Countryside) Taylor Gill Force Waterfall - 4.4 miles (Countryside) Bowder Stone - 4.7 miles (Countryside) Ennerdale Water - 4.7 miles (Countryside)

Nearest Towns and Villages Watendlath - 5.8 miles away Keswick - 7.1 miles away Cockermouth - 9.8 miles away Gosforth - 10.3 miles away Grasmere - 11.7 miles away Rydal - 12.9 miles away Glenridding - 13 miles away Coniston - 13.9 miles away

Nearest Accommodation to Buttermere Lake

Nearest Self Catering Cottages

Craggfoot Cottage - 0.9 miles from Buttermere Lake Buttermere, Cumbria Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £195

Routen House - 4.8 miles from Buttermere Lake Ennerdale, Cumbria Sleeps: 12 Stay from: £1200

Spa Cottage - 5.7 miles from Buttermere Lake Braithwaite, Cumbria Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £360

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Nearest Hotels

Borrowdale Gates Country House Hotel - 4.5 miles from Buttermere Lake Keswick, Cumbria Stay from: £126.00

The Scafell Hotel - 4.9 miles from Buttermere Lake Rosthwaite, Cumbria Stay from: £30.00

The Leathes Head Hotel - 5 miles from Buttermere Lake Borrowdale, Cumbria Stay from: £100.00

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Nearest Bed and Breakfasts

New House Farm - 4.4 miles from Buttermere Lake Cockermouth, Cumbria From: £150.00

Powe House - 6.5 miles from Buttermere Lake Keswick, Cumbria From: £30.00

Seymour House - 7 miles from Buttermere Lake Keswick, Cumbria From: £110.00

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Seatoller
Tourist Information Centre
Seatoller Barn
Borrowdale
Keswick
Cumbria
England
CA12 5XN
Tel: 017687 77294
Fax: 017687 77294
Email: Seatollertic@lake-district.gov.uk
Web: http://www.lake-district.gov.uk/
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