Towns & cities · North West England
Buttermere
Buttermere — village and civil parish in Cumbria, England, UK.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Buttermere is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 92 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Cumbria, England, UK". Coordinates: 54.5415°, -3.2756°.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Buttermere Fells SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Buttermere is a village and civil parish in the Cumberland district of Cumbria, England. It lies within the Lake District National Park.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 54.5415, -3.2756
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Buttermere
- Postcode
- CA13 9UZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Population
- 92
Sources
- wikidata: Q1018118 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Buttermere, Cumbria (village) (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Buttermere - geograph.org.uk - 288192.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby

Syke Farm Campsite
Campsites · 0.3 km

The Lone Tree Buttermere
Natural landmarks · 0.5 km

Buttermere
Natural landmarks · 1.1 km

High Snockrigg
Mountains & hills · 1.1 km

High Snockrigg
Mountains & hills · 1.1 km

Dalegarth Guest House Camp Site
Campsites · 1.5 km

Rannerdale Knotts
Natural landmarks · 1.5 km

Rannerdale Knotts
Mountains & hills · 1.5 km

Buttermere
Lakes · 1.7 km

Dodd
Mountains & hills · 1.7 km

Moss Force
Waterfalls · 1.7 km

Moss Force
Memorials & monuments · 1.8 km
Buttermere is a small village located in North East England with a population of 92. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 92
- Constituency
- Penrith and Solway
Things to see in Buttermere
134 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Buttermere →
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Fell and Rock Climbing Club War Memorial
Fell and Rock Climbing Club War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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Great Scoat Fell
Great Scoat Fell — Named summit at 802 m.
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Red Pike
Red Pike — fell near Wast Water in Cumbria, England, UK.
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Campsites · North West England
Syke Farm Campsite
Syke Farm Campsite — a campsite in england north east.
Natural landmarks · North West England
The Lone Tree Buttermere
The Lone Tree Buttermere — a other in england-north-east, United Kingdom.
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High Snockrigg
High Snockrigg — a hill or mountain in england north east.
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High Snockrigg
High Snockrigg — mountain in england north east. Elevation: 526 m.
Campsites · North West England
Dalegarth Guest House Camp Site
Dalegarth Guest House Camp Site — a campsite in england north east.
Where to eat & stay near Buttermere
Places to stay
Campsites · North West England
Syke Farm Campsite
Syke Farm Campsite — a campsite in england north east.
Campsites · North West England
Dalegarth Guest House Camp Site
Dalegarth Guest House Camp Site — a campsite in england north east.
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YHA Black Sail
YHA Black Sail — a hostel in england north east.
Hostels · North West England
Honister Pass YHA
Honister Pass YHA — a hostel in england north east.
Campsites · North West England
Hollows Farm Campsite
Hollows Farm Campsite — a campsite in england north east.
Places to eat & drink
Cafés · North West England
Grange Bridge Cottage
Grange Bridge Cottage — a café in england north east.
Historic pubs · North West England
The Pheasant Inn
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Historic pubs · North West England
The Travellers Rest
The Travellers Rest in England North West, United Kingdom.
Historic pubs · North West England
Fox and Grapes
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Historic pubs · North West England
Golden Rule Hotel
Golden Rule Hotel in England North West, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Buttermere?
- Buttermere is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CA13 9UZ), in the parish of Buttermere.
- What is Buttermere?
- Buttermere — village and civil parish in Cumbria, England, UK.
- How do I get to Buttermere?
- Drivers can use postcode CA13 9UZ.
- Is Buttermere a protected site?
- Yes — Buttermere is part of the River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Buttermere Fells SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Buttermere free to visit?
- Yes, Buttermere is free to enter.
- How do I get to Buttermere?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CA13 9UZ. It sits within the Penrith and Solway parliamentary constituency.