Family Walks and Pubs in the Lake District

Tag: Crummock Water

  • Bluebells at Rannerdale

    Bluebells at Rannerdale

    Rannerdale is commonly known as the Valley of the Bluebells, although it is a fantastic walk at any time of year.  If you want to go when the bluebells are out, you’ll need to go at some point in May.  There are three options available on this walk: 1) an easy, mostly flat 0.5 mile…

  • Fleetwith Pike, Honister

    Fleetwith Pike, Honister

    A 2.8 mile circular walk up to Fleetwith Pike from Honister Slate Mine. Another Wainwright ticked off, but a difficult climb for little legs. Amazingly beautiful views from the top over Buttermere and Crummock Water.

  • Scale Force, Crummock Water

    Scale Force, Crummock Water

    Scale Force is a beautiful waterfall near Crummock Water.  It’s probably best seen before the tree foliage gets too thick, but it was still worth a visit today.

  • Scale Force and Crummock Water

    Scale Force and Crummock Water

    Thanks to Lee Benson for this contribution to the blog. Scale Force and Crummock Water.   After parking up in Buttermere (there are several car parks including a National Trust one), we located the path that leads to the lakes (bottom of the village near the lakes carpark).   On this path you will find…