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High Stile Summit – Buttermere loop from Buttermere

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High Stile Summit – Buttermere loop from Buttermere

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High Stile Summit – Buttermere loop from Buttermere

06:19

18.2km

850m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.45 km

Beach

2.39 km

Buttermere Village

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Buttermere is an achingly beautiful village in the western Lake District. Situated between Crummock Water and Buttermere and sitting in the shadow of many superb fells, the permutations for walks …

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3.52 km

Hiking Trail to Scale Force Waterfall

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6.75 km

Scale Force Waterfall

Highlight • Viewpoint

Parking at National Trust- Buttermere car park.
If you want to spend a penny you’ll need to spend 49 more and the turnstile in the loo doesn’t accept £1 coins

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9.16 km

Red Pike (Buttermere)

Highlight • Climb

So called due to the red coloured soil and stone, do be careful going down Red Pike as the paths have all but eroded and its mainly loose stones. If …

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10.3 km

High Stile Summit

Highlight • Viewpoint

Shapely and noble, High Stile is the highest point of the eye-catching ridge soaring proudly above Buttermere. Traversing this ridge – the Buttermere Edge – should not be rushed. It’s …

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10.6 km

High Stile (summit)

Peak

12.6 km

Buttermere

Highlight • Viewpoint

Stunning views of Cromock Water

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13.1 km

Buttermere

Lake

13.7 km

Burtness Wood

Highlight • Forest

This peaceful woodland is a lovely part of the Buttermere circuit. With surreal light shining through the trees and the lake glistening in the background, it is a magical place to hike.

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14.2 km

Sourmilk Gill Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

Sourmilk Gill starts life atop of the Saddle. As you can see, by the time it reaches Buttermere lake, it is an impressive sight.

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18.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.48 km

7.65 km

541 m

430 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.78 km

5.63 km

3.09 km

1.08 km

500 m

104 m

Elevation

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Highest point (790 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

Weather

Wednesday 1 July

17°C

11°C

24 %

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Max wind speed: 31.0 km/h

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High Stile Summit – Buttermere loop from Buttermere

Buttermere Village

Hiking Trail to Scale Force Waterfall

Scale Force Waterfall

Red Pike (Buttermere)

High Stile Summit

Buttermere

Burtness Wood

Sourmilk Gill Waterfall

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