Trail Running Planet · Lake District · Buttermere
Buttermere and Crummock Water Circuit
Two of the prettiest lakes in the district on one near level circuit, including the short rock tunnel cut through the crag on the Buttermere shore.
Distance
17.5 km
Ascent
80 m
Descent
80 m
Max elevation
124 m
Route type
Loop
Est. time
1h 55m – 2h 35m
Grade
Moderate
Navigation
straightforward
Parking
CA13 9UZ
Dogs
Welcome
Best seasons
spring, summer, autumn, winter
About this route
A flat, scenic 17.5 km loop linking the shores of Buttermere and Crummock Water, with barely 80 m of climbing. An easy valley run ringed by some of the steepest fells in the western Lakes.
Hazards & notes
A few rocky and root crossed sections near the shoreline can be slippery when wet, and the rock tunnel on the Buttermere shore is low and dark. Lake paths can flood after heavy rain.
Emergency
Call 999 or 112 → ask for Police → request Mountain Rescue. Register Emergency SMS: text "register" to 999.
Full route, GPX download & live conditions:
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