Buttermere and Ennerdale Attractions
The village of Buttermere lies between Buttermere and Crummock Water, two small lakes belonging to the National Trust, linked by a stream 0.75mi/1km long.
The National Trust maintains 3,588ha (8,866 acres) of fell and commonland that include the lakes of Buttermere and Loweswater. There is also lakeshore access to Ennerdale Water where there are extensive prehistoric settlements on the fells south of Ennerdale.
Buttermere is noted for the scenic walks around Buttermere Lake and the wide main street lined with specialty shops.
The National Trust maintains 3,588ha (8,866 acres) of fell and commonland that include the lakes of Buttermere and Loweswater. There is also lakeshore access to Ennerdale Water where there are extensive prehistoric settlements on the fells south of Ennerdale.
Buttermere is noted for the scenic walks around Buttermere Lake and the wide main street lined with specialty shops.
Buttermere Water - Scale Force
Scale Force, on a stream which flows into Crummock Water (near Buttermere), is acknowledged to be the most beautiful waterfall in the Lake District (156ft/47m high).
