Welcome to Buttermere

Buttermere is a small village located in the Lake District National Park in Cumbria, England. It is situated between two lakes, Buttermere and Crummock Water, and is surrounded by stunning mountain scenery. The village is a popular destination for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts, with many trails and paths leading to the surrounding fells and peaks.

One of the most popular hikes in the area is the circular walk around Buttermere Lake, which offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains and the tranquil waters of the lake. The walk is approximately 4.5 miles long and takes around 2-3 hours to complete. Along the way, hikers can stop at various points of interest, including the famous Fish Inn pub, which dates back to the 17th century.

Buttermere is also home to a number of other attractions, including the Honister Slate Mine, which offers guided tours of the underground mine and the opportunity to try your hand at climbing the Via Ferrata. The village also has a number of quaint tea rooms and gift shops, as well as a small church and a memorial to the famous fell walker, Alfred Wainwright. Overall, Buttermere is a charming and picturesque village that offers visitors a true taste of the beauty and tranquility of the Lake District.

Local Schools

School	Details
Braithwaite C Of E Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jo Laker	Braithwaite Keswick Cumbria CA12 5TD 01768778356 School Website
Lorton School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Olivia Harrison	High Lorton Cockermouth Cumbria CA13 9UL 190085919 School Website
Borrowdale C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Ralf Smits	Stonethwaite Keswick Cumbria CA12 5XG 01768777686 School Website
Ennerdale And Kinniside C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr David Moore	Ennerdale Bridge Cleator Cumbria CA23 3AR 01946861402 School Website
Kirkland Church Of England Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Mark Hazzard	Kirkland Frizington Cumbria CA26 3XU 1946861386 School Website
Keswick School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Simon Jackson	Vicarage Hill Keswick Cumbria CA12 5QB 01768772605 School Website
St Herberts C Of E Va Primary And Nursery School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Michael Craig	Trinity Way Keswick Cumbria CA12 4HZ 01768773017 School Website
Arlecdon Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Miss Sophie Mccabe	Arlecdon Road Arlecdon Arlecdon Primary School Frizington Cumbria CA26 3XA 1946861409 School Website
Eaglesfield Paddle C Of E Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Dawn Watson	Eaglesfield Cockermouth Cumbria CA13 0QY 01900823188 School Website
Dean Cofe School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Joanne Laker	Dean Workington CA14 4TH 1946861408

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Sellafield Station Road, Sellafield, Cumbria, CA20 1RG 12.10 Miles

Corkickle Station Road, Corkickle, Cumbria, CA28 8AP 12.32 Miles

Parton The Square, Parton, Cumbria, CA28 6PA 12.40 Miles

Nethertown [Un-Named Lane Off Nethertown Road], Nethertown, Cumbria, CA22 2UG 12.56 Miles

Whitehaven Station Approach, Off Bransty Row, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 6AX 12.58 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Keswick Taxis 017687 75585 Unit 2 High Hill, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5LU 6.75 Miles
Dnk Taxis 017687 74959 25 Coleridge Ct, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5QE 6.86 Miles
Davies Taxis 017687 72676 25 Helvellyn St, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4EN 6.97 Miles
Derwent Taxis 017687 75585 2 Forge Close, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4NX 7.74 Miles
Eric's Taxis 07879 118222 Lamplugh Road, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 0QN 8.70 Miles
Michaels Taxis 01900 821441 7 Highfield Road, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 9JF 8.96 Miles
Cockermouth Taxi Co 01900 826649 17 Grassmoor Av, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 9AF 8.97 Miles
Sue's Taxi 01946 817047 Brackenridge, Cleator, Cumbria, CA23 3EA 9.62 Miles
West Cumbria Chauffeur Service 01946 830339 7 Gilgarran Park, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 4RA 9.83 Miles
Ginger Minicabs 01946 815811 23 Jacktrees Rd, Cleator Moor, Cumbria, CA25 5BD 9.91 Miles

Local Post Boxes

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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Castlehead Medical Centre 01768 772025	Castlehead Medical Centre Ambleside Road Keswick Cumbria CA12 4DB
Griffin Close	Griffin Close Medical Centre Griffin Close Frizington Cumbria CA26 3SH
Isel Road - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Cockermouth Health Centre Isel Road Cockermouth CA13 9HT
Isel Road - Covid Local Vaccination Service 3	Cockermouth Health Centre Isel Road Cockermouth CA13 9HT
Isel Road - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Cockermouth Health Centre Isel Road Cockermouth CA13 9HT

Local Stores

Keswick
Main Street
Keswick
Cumbria
CA12 5EF
01768 772688
Store Website
6.86 miles

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SPAR High Hill Garage
HIGH HILL
KESWICK
CA12 5NY
01768772768
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Millcroft Veterinary Group Ltd
Millcroft Veterinary Surgery Southey Industrial Estate Keswick Cumbria CA12 5NR 01768 772590 vets@millcroftvets.co.uk Website 6.93 miles


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Millcroft Veterinary Group Ltd
Wakefield Road Cockermouth Cumbria CA13 0HR 01900 826666 vets@millcroftvets.co.uk Website 9.37 miles
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Galemire Vets Limited
Galemire Cleator Moor Cumbria CA25 5QX 01946 810295 vets@galemirevets.co.uk Website 10.81 miles
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Millcroft Veterinary Group Ltd
66A Main Street Egremont Cumbria CA22 2DB 01946 820513 vets@millcroftvets.co.uk Website 10.99 miles
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West Lakeland Veterinary Group
55 Main Street Egremont Cumbria CA22 2DB 01946 820312 westlakelandvets@gmail.com Website 10.99 miles
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The Vet Whitehaven
Egremont Road Whitehaven Cumbria CA28 8NH hello@thevetwhitehaven.co.uk Website 11.85 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Buttermere
A Dog Friendly Circular Walk Around Buttermere, In The Lake District. Follow The Perimeter Of The Lake, Passing By Some Woodland And Farmland. CA13 9XA 0.25 miles From Keswick, Take The Honister Pass (B5289) Signposted To Buttermere.

Noble Knott
A Short, Circular Forest Walk With Plenty Of Woodland And Streams To Enjoy. CA12 5TW 5.12 miles From Keswick, Take The A66 Toward Cockermouth. Follow Signs For Braithwaite On The B5292/Whinlatter Pass. Head Through Braithwaite And On To Noble Knott Car Park On Your Left (Identified By A Green Signpost On The Road), Just Following A Lay-By To Your Right.

Castlerigg Stone Circle
Castlerigg Stone Circle Stands On A Natural Plateau Providing An Excellent Panoramic View Across The Surrounding Fells. It Is Composed Of 38 Free Standing Stones, With Some Being Up To 3 Metres High. It Is One Of Britain’S Earliest Stone Circles Dating Back Between 4,000 - 5,000 Years. CA12 5DN 6.80 miles Keswick Is Located In The North Of The Lake District National Park And Is Well-Signposted.

Latrigg
A Circular Walk On One Of The Lowest Fells In The Lake District. This Walk Provides Outstanding Views Over Keswick And The Surrounding Area, Including Derwent Water And Bassenthwaite Lake. CA12 4PH 7.95 miles From Keswick, Take The A591 To Carlisle. After The First Roundabout, Take The First Right Turn To Skiddaw. The Car Park Is At The End Of The Narrow Road.

Great Langdale Valley
A Circular Walk Taking In Part Of The Cumbria Way Towards Chapel Stile And Back Along The Centre Of The Valley With Stunning Scenery Of The Langdale Pikes. LA22 9JU 9.85 miles From Ambleside, Follow Signs For Coniston On The A593. Continue On The B5343 Following Signs For Great Langdale. Pass Through Chapel Stile And Continue On The Road For 3-4 Miles.

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Easedale Tarn
Easedale Tarn Is A Tarn In The Centre Of The Lake District, About Two Miles West Of The Village Of Grasmere. On This Walk, You Will Experience Stunning Scenery. The Walk Consists Of A Gradual Hill For Some Of It, But Has Rewarding Views On A Clear Day. LA22 9TA 11.59 miles From Ambleside, Take The A591 Towards Keswick And Follow The Signs For Grasmere. Turn Onto The B5287. There Is A Car Park Down A Left Turn (Signposted) Called Broadgate Meadow.

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