Introducing Borrowdale & Buttermere Valleys
Hemmed in by wooded fells, flat fields and pointy granite peaks, and sprinkled with the kind of remote farmhouses and sturdy cottages that grace many a Lakeland postcard, the valleys of Borrowdale and Buttermere are many people’s idea of the quintessential Lake District landscape. Separated by the old Honister Pass – once the county’s main slate-mining area – these twin valleys are hugely popular with walkers and hikers, with a network of walking trails and easy access to some of the region’s highest peaks.
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Borrowdale stretches for 6 miles from the western edge of Derwent Water to Honister Pass. Buttermere runs northwest from Honister Pass along the shores of Buttermere Lake and Crummock Water towards Cockermouth.
Last updated: Nov 24, 2010
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RE: Planning UK trip... pls help!
by ehan 16 July 2011
Thanks everyone for your advice. Based on all your comments ive tweaked my itinerary as under. Pls do give more suggestions as to how…
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Re: Planning UK trip... pls help!
by jedder 16 July 2011
Regarding the Lakes........ i would base myself in the Keswick or Ambleside area. You wont need anymore than 3 days in the Lake District.…
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RE: Easy walks in the Lake District
by Rena77uk 28 January 2011
Borrowdale Valley is beautiful, and you can make your walk as long or short as you want it to be. One of my favourites is to start from…
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