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Buttermere

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Buttermere — lake in the United Kingdom.

Buttermere, natural landmarks in North East England

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Typical visit
1 h–2 h
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

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Buttermere is a named natural landmark in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "lake in the United Kingdom". Coordinates: 54.5333°, -3.2667°.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Buttermere SSSI
  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI
  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Buttermere Fells SSSI
  • National Nature Reserve: WILD ENNERDALE

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Buttermere is a lake in the Lake District in North West England. It has a length of approximately 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) and a maximum width of 0.54 kilometres (0.34 mi), an area of 0.9 square kilometres (0.35 sq mi), a maximum depth of 28.6 metres (94 ft), and a surface elevation of 100.3 metres (329 ft) above sea level. Its primary outflow is Buttermere Dubs, a short stream which connects the lake to Crummock Water. From Crummock Water the River Cocker flows to Cockermouth, where it joins the River Derwent and finally enters the Irish Sea at Workington. The lake is in the unitary authority of Cumberland, and the ceremonial county of Cumbria.

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Coordinates
54.5333, -3.2667
District
Cumberland
Parish
Buttermere
Postcode
CA13 9XA
Parliamentary constituency
Penrith and Solway

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Buttermere?
Buttermere is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CA13 9XA), in the parish of Buttermere.
Is Buttermere a protected site?
Yes — Buttermere is part of the Buttermere SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is Buttermere free to visit?
Yes, Buttermere is free to enter.
How do I get to Buttermere?
Drivers can navigate to postcode CA13 9XA. It sits within the Penrith and Solway parliamentary constituency.