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.