Walking the Lake District Fells Buttermere

Discover 32 outstanding Lake District summits rising above the tranquil waters and dramatic valleys of Buttermere, Crummock Water, Loweswater, Lorton, and Newlands. This region is celebrated for its magnificent scenery, classic fellwalking, and timeless Lakeland character, from the iconic ridges of High Stile, Grasmoor, and Grisedale Pike to the peaceful slopes of Mellbreak and Rannerdale Knotts. With memorable heights like Haystacks and Causey Pike included, you’ll find a full spectrum of adventures, whether you’re looking for a gentle valley walk or an exhilarating high-level traverse. Perfect for summit-baggers, seasoned hillwalkers, and those new to the fells, this trusted Cicerone guidebook offers complete fell-by-fell coverage of all 32 Buttermere summits. Every ascent, descent, and ridge route is described in detail, so you can create your own outings, link summits, or plan ambitious ridge traverses tailored to your ambitions. Full coverage of 32 Buttermere fells, with every possible route up and down, including ridge link-ups for longer days and greater variety. HARVEY mapping, hand-drawn topos, and panoramas for each summit make route-finding simple and the views even more rewarding. Practical advice on valley access, public transport, parking, accommodation, and services in Buttermere, Crummock, Loweswater, Lorton, and Newlands. Fell-friendly route options to help minimise your environmental impact as you explore. Tick lists so you can log every summit, with this volume forming part of a definitive eight-book series covering all 230 Lake District fells. Written by lifelong fellwalker Mark Richards, inspired by the legendary Alfred Wainwright, this guide combines expert knowledge with a passion for the northwestern Lake District. With step-by-step route descriptions, the latest mapping, and unique insights, you’ll have everything you need to make every ascent memorable and every Buttermere visit special. Buttermere is just one adventure: the Walking the Lake District Fells series unlocks a lifetime of Lakeland exploration, guiding you from first fell to final summit across eight comprehensive volumes.

This guide describes ascents of 32 Lake District fells that can be climbed from the Buttermere, Crummock, Loweswater and Newlands valleys, including Haystacks, a perennial favourite, and the mighty Grasmoor. An exceptionally scenic corner of Lakeland, the mountains here are characterised by striking ridges, dramatic crags and heather-clad slopes. The walking opportunities are as varied as they are pleasurable, promising spectacular views of the surrounding lakes, fells and valleys and many memorable adventures. Unlike other guidebooks which describe a single or limited number of routes to a particular destination, the aim of the Walking the Lake District Fells series is to offer all the options. These are presented as numbered sections which can be combined to create infinite possibilities - from simple ascents to longer ridge routes. You'll find the classics and popular routes alongside less traditional alternatives perfect for the wandering spirit. The series gives you both the freedom to devise your own routes and the information to make informed decisions, thanks to the clear descriptions of the routes, terrain, hazards, interesting features and safe descent paths should the weather close in. Also included are a handful of classic ridge routes for longer fell days. Mark Richards' inimitable text is complemented by HARVEY mapping and the author's own beautiful sketch topos and panoramas. Perfect for keen hillwalkers and peak-baggers alike and ideal both for pre-planning and use on the hill, Walking the Lake District Fells is the new incarnation of the Fellranger series, which sees the volumes updated and trimmed to a more practical size. These true connoisseurs' guides are sure to inspire you to get out and explore the beautiful fells of Lakeland. For those collecting fell summits, a 'Fellrangers' hill list register can be found on the Long Distance Walkers Association website.