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Buttermere Tunnel – Buttermere Lake loop from Buttermere

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North West England

Buttermere Tunnel – Buttermere Lake loop from Buttermere

Hard

172

runners

Buttermere Tunnel – Buttermere Lake loop from Buttermere

01:58

17.5km

150m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 17, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

5.54 km

Lanthwaite Woods and Crummock Water

Highlight • Trail

A nice section of woodland at the western end of Crummock Water. This is owned and managed by the National Trust. Plenty of trails through the woods and along the lake shore.

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2

6.10 km

Crummock Water – Western Shore

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The western path of Crummock Water is less busy than the gravel path on the eastern side of the lake. The path can get a little boggy but follows the …

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3

12.1 km

Forest Pathway in Lake District National Park

Highlight • Forest

12.5 km

Buttermere

Lake

5

15.4 km

Beach at Buttermere

Highlight • Viewpoint

6

15.9 km

Buttermere Tunnel

Highlight • Structure

This tunnel-like cave is on the footpath around Buttermere. It is about 50 feet (15 m) long. A torch is useful as there are deep puddles inside in the pitch-black cave.

Tip by

7

16.8 km

Buttermere Lake

Highlight • Trail

As one of the few lakes in the national park that you can walk all the way round, Buttermere is well worth a visit. At 4 miles (6 km), the …

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8

17.4 km

Syke Farm Tea Room & Ice Cream

Highlight • Cafe

Skye Farm Tea Room is a popular place in a great location. They serve a nice selection of home cooked food as well as drinks, cake and snacks. Do try …

Tip by

9

17.4 km

Syke Farm Tearoom

Highlight • Cafe

Such a great cafe. Amazing pies in winter and ice cream in summer. Highly recommend.

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B

17.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.65 km

5.57 km

1.68 km

345 m

190 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.43 km

4.12 km

3.04 km

1.68 km

1.10 km

< 100 m

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