Buttermere
in Cumbria of England, United Kingdom

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
54.533 and -3.267 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 54° 31' 59" and W -3° 16' 0"
Currency and Currency Code:
Pound - GBP
Spoken languages:
English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 12:10 AM (Monday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
8:03 am and 3:57 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-45.917 and 170.483 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Saint Clair
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for United Kingdom in Northern Europe

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United Kingdom.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United Kingdom. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Discover Buttermere

Buttermere in Cumbria (England) is a place in United Kingdom about 246 mi (or 396 km) north-west of London, the country's capital city.

Current time in Buttermere is now 12:10 AM (Monday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 10 airports near Buttermere, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Barrow Walney Island Airport in a distance of 28 mi (or 45 km), South. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in United Kingdom is New Lanark in a distance of 88 mi (or 142 km), North-East. Also, if you like playing golf, there are a few options in driving distance. We encountered 1 points of interest in the vicinity of this place.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Carlisle, Dumfries, Blackpool, Greenhead and Warton. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 6°C / 43 °F

Morning Temperature 7°C / 44 °F
Evening Temperature 6°C / 43 °F
Night Temperature 5°C / 41 °F
Chance of rainfall 5%
Air Humidity 81%
Air Pressure 991 hPa
Wind Speed Strong breeze with 22 km/h (13 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 90% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Tuesday, 26th of November 2024

6°C (43 °F)
6°C (43 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, scattered clouds.

Wednesday, 27th of November 2024

6°C (42 °F)
4°C (38 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, broken clouds.

Thursday, 28th of November 2024

6°C (42 °F)
4°C (39 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, broken clouds.

Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

A Walk Around Buttermere

Published: September 04, 2012
Length: 12:33 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: langy011

This was a nice easy walk around Buttermere. Very little hills where you can walk all around the lake. Surrounded by many wonderful hills like Haystacks and Grasmoor.


Buttermere Lake, Crummock Water, Lake District, Cumbria

Published: August 16, 2012
Length: 05:53 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: David James

A short film from our holiday at Buttermere Lake and Crummock Water in the Lake District, Cumbria. by David James of Encore Productions http://www.encoreproductions.co.uk Follow on Google+...


YOLO - BUTTERMERE HORSESHOE - LAKE DISTRICT - MAY 2014

Published: May 24, 2014
Length: 25:02 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: YOLO You Only Live Once

YOLO take on the Buttermere Horseshoe. An amazing stunning walk! Team were Kev, Emma, Ste, Digga, Mark, Buster, Simon, James, Brenda, Craig, Sharon & Neil.


Lake District Country Walk Buttermere to Red Pike via Scale Force round

Published: April 16, 2014
Length: 32:07 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: thetaxidriverj

Our video is a guided walk in the Lake District. From Buttermere we walk towards Crummock Water then uphill to Scale Force and Red Pike. At the top of Red Pike we are encircled by mist from...


Lake District: Buttermere (B5289) drive

Published: February 21, 2013
Length: 19:18 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: DalesDriver

A drive along the B5289 through Buttermere towards Honister Pass. Car: 2012 Toyota Auris Hybrid (petrol/electric, CVT automatic) Camera: Panasonic Lumix LZ7 - 848x480 30 fps M-JPEG.


Triumph Bonneville Buttermere to Honister Pass Part 2

Published: September 18, 2012
Length: 30:48 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: David Herky

Part 2. Buttermere up Honister Pass to the Slate Quarry at the top. Two up on a Triumph Bonneville. A bit of chat about Fell Running and a goon or two on the road! Part 3 will be the descent...


Mountain Biking around Buttermere

Published: October 03, 2010
Length: 24:48 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: gavgas

When several mountain bikers get together for a social weekend.


Gyroplane over the Buttermere Bash

Published: June 11, 2010
Length: 38:49 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: Andrew Lysser

Flying past the Buttermere Bash.


Panoramic View from Haystacks, Buttermere, 24th July 2014

Published: July 28, 2014
Length: 38:55 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: John Palfrey

A quick look around from the top of Haystacks on a hot summer's day in July. It's a hard climb but worth it for these views!


LCC Buttermere 2008 Full Stall and Reserve

Published: June 10, 2008
Length: 56:14 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: antead

Full stall and practice reserve chuck with a water landing at the Cumbria Soaring Club's 'Buttermere Bash' I think the pilot was Rich Grey.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Cumbria

Cumbria is a non-metropolitan county in North West England. The county and Cumbria County Council, its local authority, came into existence in 1974 after the passage of the Local Government Act 1972. Cumbria's largest settlement and county town is Carlisle and the only other major urban area is Barrow-in-Furness on the south-western tip of the county which has a population just slightly smaller than Carlisle.

Located at 54.5, -3.25 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cumbria, Non-metropolitan counties, North West England, NUTS 2 statistical regions of the United Kingdom

Buttermere

Buttermere is a lake in the English Lake District in North West England. The adjacent village of Buttermere takes its name from the lake. Historically within the former county of Cumberland, the lake is now within the county of Cumbria. It is owned by the National Trust, forming part of their Buttermere and Ennerdale property.

Located at 54.5333, -3.26667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Lakes of Cumbria, Sites of Special Scientific Interest in Cumbria, Cumberland

Haystacks (Lake District)

Haystacks, or Hay Stacks, is a hill in England's Lake District, situated at the south-eastern end of the Buttermere Valley. Although not of any great elevation (597 m, 1,958 ft), Haystacks has become one of the most popular fells in the area. This fame is partly due to the writings of Alfred Wainwright, who espoused its attractions and chose it as the place where he wanted his ashes scattered. Its summit is full of interest and contains a number of attractive rock formations and tarns.

Located at 54.508, -3.248 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Wainwrights, Fells of the Lake District

Crummock Water

Crummock Water is a lake in the Lake District in Cumbria, North West England situated between Buttermere to the south and Loweswater to the north. Crummock Water is two and a half miles long, three quarters of a mile wide and 140 feet deep. The River Cocker is considered to start at the north of the lake, before then flowing into Lorton Vale.

Located at 54.55, -3.3 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Lakes of Cumbria, Cumberland

Bleaberry Tarn

Bleaberry Tarn is a small natural mountain tarn near Buttermere in the English Lake District. Located at NY165154, it lies in a corrie below the Lakeland fells of Red Pike and High Stile, backed by Chapel Crags on the ridge between them. The footpath ascending Red Pike from Buttermere skirts its north side. The stream Sour Milk Gill descends from the tarn to Buttermere, and is followed by one of the popular footpaths ascending Red Pike.

Located at 54.5272, -3.29028 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Lakes of Cumbria

Innominate Tarn

Innominate Tarn is a small tarn in the northern Lake District National Park in England. It is situated at 520 metres above sea level, near the summit of Haystacks. The name Innominate means "without a name". It was formerly known as Loaf Tarn, which referred to small islands of peat in the tarn resembling loaves. The tarn is the location where Alfred Wainwright's ashes were scattered.

Located at 54.5056, -3.24083 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Lakes of Cumbria

Moss Force

Moss Force is a waterfall situated within the Lake District National Park in the English county of Cumbria. It is located 10 km SW of the town of Keswick at Newlands Hause, the pass between the Newlands Valley and the Buttermere Valley. It is part of Alfred Wainwright's famous "Wainwright Memorial Walk," and its beauty was celebrated by Samuel Taylor Coleridge.

Located at 54.5458, -3.2488 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Waterfalls of Cumbria, Visitor attractions in Cumbria

Newlands Pass

The Newlands Pass, also known as Newlands Hause, is a mountain pass in the English Lake District. It is located on an unclassified road linking the Newlands Valley, to the west of Keswick and Derwent Water, with the village of Buttermere. The highest point on the pass is at an altitude of 1,093 feet .

Located at 54.5473, -3.24946 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Roads in Cumbria, Mountain passes of the Lake District

capture of the webcam Honister Pass › North: Fleetwith Pike

Honister Pass › North: Fleetwith Pike, Honister Pass (source)

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Buttermere