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Buttermere

Description: situated in an isolated corner of the Lake District it is an ideal location for a club weekend visit.

Newest Review: ... surrounding hills give the lake a different appearance depending on the time of day and the weather. Buttermere means the lake by the dairy pastures and this sums it up perfectly. Buttermere is surrounded by lush green fields, mountains and water. It is in a valley with only one road out so gives me the feeling of being somewhere beautiful and remote. The lake itself is 1 and a 1/2 miles ... more

... long, 3/4's of a mile wide and 75 feet deep. Unlike Windermere there are no boating schools here and a lot fewer people giving the lake a much more tranquil feel. When Windermere and Ambleside are overrun with tourists you can usually find peace in Butter...more

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Buttermere: Wainwrights delight! (1000 words)
by - written on 26/07/08 (Very useful, 174 readings)
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Buttermere is probably one of my favourite places and as I am lucky enough to live within a few hours' drive of it, somewhere I can visit often. Getting there. *********** Buttermere is a lake situated in the north west of England's Lake District national park. I am not going to give you detailed information on getting there by car as you can simply take a look on the AA route finder site. I always arrive by car but it is possible to get to Buttermere via public transport. There is a bus service from Keswick, named the Honister rambler. If you are interested there is a timetable on their website at www.dokeswick.com. There is a train ... Read the complete review

Gem of a valley in the lakes (174 words)
by - written on 15/07/08 ()
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Buttermere is a fabulous location, not too far from Keswick and gives you access to soe of lakelands fantastic hills. Buttermere itself stands next to another lake Crummock water and if you don't fancy the high level walks, there is a nice walk in between the 2 lakes to Scale Force which is a magnificent waterfall. Buttermere is relatively easy to get to by car and I can highly recommend the campsite here, its set in a stunning location. The hills you can see around you here are Haystacks, Fleetwith Pike, Robison and Hindscarth, High Stile to name but a few. Keeping on the road out of Buttermere will take you onto the Honister ... Read the complete review

Buttermere: Buttemere-The best of the Lake District (401 words)
by - written on 24/01/01 (Very useful, 92 readings)
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A place of awe inspiring beauty and majesty, Buttermere is situated in an isolated corner of the Lake District. The journey into Buttermere is no less inspiring. There are two very scenic routes leading to Buttermere. From Keswick you can travel through Borrowdale up Honister pass. The pass ascends very steeply, and when you reach the top it sweeps down into a valley. You are immediately struck by the very steep sides of the valley and the littering of rocks and boulders. A hint, maybe of past climactic history. The atmosphere is still and quiet, save for the trickle of water along the valley floor. This is a spectacular way to reach Buttermere. The ... Read the complete review