Lakes · North West England
Buttermere
In or near Buttermere.
Buttermere — a lake in england north east.
Hugh Venables — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
About
A British lake — freshwater body formed by glaciation, fluvial action or, where adjacent to populated areas, by deliberate damming.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Buttermere SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Buttermere Fells SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: WILD ENNERDALE
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Buttermere is a lake located in North-East England. Known for its picturesque scenery, it is surrounded by rugged fells and offers a tranquil setting. The area is popular for walking and cycling, attracting outdoor enthusiasts. It is also noted for its clear waters and rich biodiversity.
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- Coordinates
- 54.5284, -3.2617
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Buttermere
- Postcode
- CA13 9XA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
Sources
- manual: geonames-2654156 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
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Campsites · 0.5 km
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Natural landmarks · 0.6 km
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Natural landmarks · 1.2 km
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Mountains & hills · 1.4 km
High Snockrigg
Mountains & hills · 1.4 km
Grey Crag
Climbing & bouldering crags · 1.5 km
Fanny Mercer Cross
Memorials & monuments · 1.5 km
High Crag (Buttermere)
Mountains & hills · 1.6 km
High Crag
Mountains & hills · 1.6 km
High Crag
Natural landmarks · 1.6 km
High Stile (summit)
Mountains & hills · 1.6 km
Comb Crag
Climbing & bouldering crags · 1.6 km
Nearby
📷 5Campsites · North West England
Dalegarth Guest House Camp Site
Dalegarth Guest House Camp Site — a campsite in england north east.
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The Lone Tree Buttermere
The Lone Tree Buttermere — a other in england-north-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Mountains & hills · North West England
High Snockrigg
High Snockrigg — a hill or mountain in england north east.
📷 5Mountains & hills · North West England
High Snockrigg
High Snockrigg — mountain in england north east. Elevation: 526 m.
📷 5Climbing & bouldering crags · North West England
Grey Crag
Grey Crag — a climbing crag in england north east.
Where to eat & stay near Buttermere
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · North West England
Dalegarth Guest House Camp Site
Dalegarth Guest House Camp Site — a campsite in england north east.
📷 5Campsites · North West England
Syke Farm Campsite
Syke Farm Campsite — a campsite in england north east.
📷 5Hostels · North West England
YHA Black Sail
YHA Black Sail — a hostel in england north east.
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📷 5Hostels · North West England
Honister Pass YHA
Honister Pass YHA — a hostel in england north east.
📷 5Campsites · North West England
Seathwaite Farm Campsite
Seathwaite Farm Campsite — a campsite in england north west.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Cafés · North West England
Grange Bridge Cottage
Grange Bridge Cottage — a café in england north east.
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📷 7Historic pubs · North West England
The Pheasant Inn
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📷 7Historic pubs · North West England
The Travellers Rest
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📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
Fox and Grapes
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Golden Rule Hotel
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Buttermere?
- Buttermere is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CA13 9XA), in the parish of Buttermere.
- What is Buttermere?
- Buttermere — a lake in england north east.
- How do I get to Buttermere?
- Drivers can use postcode CA13 9XA.
- Is Buttermere a protected site?
- Yes — Buttermere is part of the Buttermere SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Buttermere?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CA13 9XA. It sits within the Penrith and Solway parliamentary constituency.