Buttermere

Route Details

Distance:	30.3 kilometres
Ascent:	2,170 metres
Estimated Duration:	11 hours 11 minutes How is estimated duration calculated?
Wainwrights Visited:	10
Start & Finish:	Honister Pass - NY 2256 1352

This route is part of the Walk the Wainwrights in 21 Days collection.

Route Map

An interactive Ordnance Survey map showing the route, Buttermere

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Route Profile

10 Wainwrights Visited

A list of the 10 Wainwrights visited
Name	Height	Region
Grey Knotts	697 metres	The Western Fells
Brandreth	715 metres	The Western Fells
Fleetwith Pike	649 metres	The Western Fells
Robinson	737 metres	The North Western Fells
Hindscarth	727 metres	The North Western Fells
Dale Head	753 metres	The North Western Fells
High Spy	653 metres	The North Western Fells
Maiden Moor	575 metres	The North Western Fells
Cat Bells	451 metres	The North Western Fells
Castle Crag	290 metres	The North Western Fells

Maps

Modern technology has made navigating in the Lake District fells much easier, however, it is imperative that you also carry a map and compass and know how to use them.

The following maps cover the full Buttermere route.

The cover of Ordnance Survey Explorer OL4: The English Lakes - North-Western Area map — Ordnance Survey Explorer OL4: The English Lakes - North-Western Area - 1:25,000

The cover of Ordnance Survey Landranger 89: West Cumbria map — Ordnance Survey Landranger 89: West Cumbria - 1:50,000

The cover of Ordnance Survey Landranger 90: Penrith and Keswick map — Ordnance Survey Landranger 90: Penrith and Keswick - 1:50,000

The cover of Harvey Maps British Mountain Map: Lake District map — Harvey Maps British Mountain Map: Lake District - 1:40,000

The following maps only show part of the Buttermere route. As such you will need to pair each map with another to provide full coverage.

The cover of Harvey Maps Superwalker XT25: Lake District North map — Harvey Maps Superwalker XT25: Lake District North - 1:25,000

The cover of Harvey Maps Superwalker XT25: Lake District West map — Harvey Maps Superwalker XT25: Lake District West - 1:25,000

Frequently Asked Questions

How is estimated duration calculated?

Estimated duration is calculated using Naismith's rule, based on someone moving at a speed of 4 kilometres per hour whilst adding 1 minute for every 10 metres of ascent. Please be aware this calculation assumes you are continually moving and does NOT take into account any breaks.

Disclaimer

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