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Buttermere Lakeshore Dog Walk, Lake District

Buttermere Lakeshore Dog Walk

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Suitable forWalking
Dog friendly

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The complete circuit of Buttermere Lake is one of the Lake District's most loved dog walks — a 5km loop through shoreline woodland and open fells with the lake always in view. Dogs swim at multiple points; the tunnel through the rocky headland is an exciting bit for adventurous dogs.

For your dog

Off leadYes, there are stretches where your dog can run free
WaterButtermere — lake swimming throughout circuit
LivestockHerdwick sheep on fell sections
MudWoodland paths muddy after rain; lakeside track firm
SuitsAll breeds — classic Lake District lake circuit
Best timeAll year

Along the way

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Rock TunnelA short tunnel through the rocky headland on the eastern shore — dogs duck through the natural rock passage.

The route

Distance3.1 km
Off leadYes
Walking≈ 1 h 11
Climb↑ 295 m
RouteOut and back

A 3.1 km out-and-back dog walk from Buttermere, with 295 m of climbing.

Elevation↑ 295 m in total

Before you go

FinishBack where you started
ParkingButtermere village car park, CA13 9XA. Pay & display
By train or busBus 77/77A 'Honister Rambler' from Keswick
UnderfootEastern lakeside path accessible. Western path rougher
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