Buttermere Secret Valley [Buttermere] - National Park Guided Walk
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Buttermere Secret Valley [Buttermere] - National Park Guided Walk

A National Park Volunteer-led guided walk exploring the Secret Valley of Buttermere

By Lake District National Park Authority

Date and time

Wed, 3 Jul 2024 10:00 - 13:30 GMT+1

Location

Buttermere, Lake District

Buttermere Court Hotel Buttermere CA13 9XA United Kingdom

About this event

  • Event lasts 3 hours 30 minutes

    Start point: Buttermere Court Hotel (formerly The Fish), Buttermere

    Length: 6km (3.6 miles) with 235m (771ft) of total ascent

    Time: 3.5 hours (approx)

    Walk Grade: Moderate (see grade descriptions below)

    A walk starting from the centre of Buttermere Village which explores the Secret Valley of Buttermere.

    This delightful route begins with a walk to the southern end of Crummock Water, after which it follows a green path uphill before descending steeply to meet a path which leads to the Secret Valley. Here you'll learn all about why it's called 'The Secret Valley'. The walk ascends up through the Secret Valley to reach the highest point of the walk, which offers great views of the Buttermere Valley and the surrounding fells. From there, the route follows wide green paths back down to Buttermere Village.

    The route is along paths and tracks with some gates. Paths are generally good but there are some sections that are uneven and rocky underfoot and which may be muddy and slippery in poor weather.

    Participants will need to dress appropriately for the terrain and weather. Weather permitting, we will be stopping for a short break on route so please bring refreshments if you wish.

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    Organised by

    Lake District National Park Authority

    Grade descriptions

    All our walks are graded as easy and accessible, easy or moderate, to ensure you can choose the walk that’s right for you. But what do these gradings actually mean? The grades are based on a combination of factors including: terrain, accessibility (gates, stiles, path width), gradient, length, duration, total ascent and highest point. Families are welcome on all of our walks, but not all are pushchair friendly so please read the route descriptions.

    Grade: Easy and accessible

    Walk length: 3 – 7 km (1.8 – 4.5 miles)

    Approximate duration: 1.5 hours to 2.5 hours

    Easy and accessible walks go at a leisurely pace and follow generally flat or rolling paths with gentle hills. The paths are wide, firm and have no barriers to access such as steep sections, steps or stiles. The walks are suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs.

    Grade: Easy

    Walk length: 4 – 10 km (2.5 – 6 miles)

    Approximate duration: 2.5 – 4 hours

    Easy walks may include some short ascents and descents. The path surface might be earth, grass or stone and – while generally firm – it may have some loose or uneven sections, or be soft underfoot after rain. You may also encounter steps, gates and narrow sections. Most of our Easy walks are very suitable for families, and some are pushchair friendly (please check route descriptions).

    Grade: Moderate

    Walk length: 6 – 15 km (3.7 – 9 miles)

    Approximate duration: 3 – 6 hours

    Moderate walks include hilly ground and require a reasonable level of fitness. You might encounter climbs up some steeper sections. The surfaces may be rough and uneven, with rocky or muddy sections, and you may also find yourself walking up irregular steps, over stiles or through narrow gates and gaps.