The YHA Buttermere is set in a lovely quiet lakeland valley with fell views all around close to the village of Buttermere, overlooking the lake of the same name and not too far from Crummock Water. the Village is only 5 minutes walk away with two hotels also serving food and with a bar.
The hostel has its own internal Cafe and Bar with meals available, or make use of the self catering facilities.
Ideal for walkers and cyclists though there is free parking if you are driving. If you are using the hostel as a base, check out the many walks, with fells all around you are spoilt for choice and a great place to walk in a somewhat quieter part of the Lake District. You may also stumble across remnants of the slate industry that was once in the area, The fist clue is the YHA Buttermere itself built with Buttermere Slate.
The YHA Buttermere is is at an elevation of approximately 503 feet / 153.4 metres above sea level.

Main Towns Near this YHA hostel Direct Line of Sight Distance.
Keswick 6.9m - Thirlmere 8.3m - Cockermouth 9.3m - Workington 11.5m
Small Towns & vllages Nearby Direct Line of Sight Distance

Facilities at the YHA Hostel
Ensuite or Private Bathroom
Shower or Bath
private_room Private room/s
Meals Available
Kitchen / Kitchenette Kitchen / Kitchenette
Breakfast available
Special Diet Options
Bar
Car Parking onsite / close by
TV
Children Welcome
Open All Year
Free Wifi Internet
Meeting Rooms
Garden
Laundry facilities
. Cot available
YHA Buttermere

Whats near this YHA Hostel ?
Entertainment
Bar / Pub
Restaurant/s
Walking Country
Cycling Country

Image Gallery To view these 3 images in greater detail with descriptions and a slide show click Here.

YHA Buttermere views

YHA Buttermere overlooking the lake

YHA Buttermere Cafe Bar

 



YHA Hotel Travel & Directions Hub.
Distances are direct straight line in miles
...International Airports
Newcastle Airport
Woolsington Tyne and Wear
NE13 8BZ
71.0 miles
Teesside International Airport
Darlington County Durham
DL2 1LU
73.8 miles

... Local Airports
Barrow/Walney Island Airport
Barrow-in-Furness Cumbria
LA14 3YS
28.7 miles
Carlisle Lake District Airport
Carlisle Cumbria
CA6 4NW
33.5 miles

... Motorways
M6 Junction 40
Penrith, Keswick
21.9 miles
M6 Junction 41
Wigton
21.9 miles
M6 Junction 39
Keld
25.0 miles

... Railway Stations
Sellafield
station code = SEL
CA20 1RG
12.2 miles
Parton
station code = PRN
CA28 6NZ
12.5 miles

... Ferry Ports
Heysham Port sailing to ->
Douglas Isle of Man
Address:
South Quay, Heysham
Lancashire
LA3 2XE
37.9 miles
Douglas Ferry Terminal sailing to ->
Belfast (NI), Heysham,Liverpool, Dublin (IE)
Address:
Douglas
Isle of Man
IM1 3ER
55.4 miles

Attractions & places to see near this YHA hostel.
Walking time = Within walking distance OS UK Grid ef = National Grid Reference OS UK Grid ref = What 3 Words.

Lake
Buttermere - CA13 9UZ
Hotels near here.
OS UK Grid Ref NY 18192 15811
What 3 Words = reduction.scarcely.wasps
Buttermere lake is located close to the village of the same name, surrounded by fells and with circular walk around the lake (approximately 4.5 miles). Owned by the National Trust
0.7m / 1.1km - - 10min

Mountain
Great Gable - CA20 1EX
Stay near here.
OS UK Grid Ref NY 21132 10311
What 3 Words = bedrock.mural.iron
One of the popular Lakeland fell walks close to its smaller sister hill, Green Gable and a walk that can be attempted from several directions
heightElevation = 899 Meters / 2949.5 Feet
4.6m / 7.4km -

Waterfall
Moss Force Waterfall - CA13 9XA
OS UK Grid Ref SV 0
What 3 Words = overlaps.just.ruin
Cockermouth
1.1m / 1.8km - - 16min

Lake
Loweswater - CA13 0RU
Stay near here.
OS UK Grid Ref NY 12306 21759
What 3 Words = aquatic.everyone.durations
A smaller Lake District Lake, at just over 1.1 miles long and due to the topography drains to the east away from the National Park unlike other lakes which drain into the park
4.6m / 7.4km -

Mountain
High Stile - CA13 0RU
Hotels near here.
OS UK Grid Ref NY 16949 14749
What 3 Words = both.promotes.brightens
High Stile at an elevation of 807 metres, 2648 feet in the Western Fells and west of Buttermere
heightElevation = 807 Meters / 2647.6 Feet
1.4m / 2.3km - - 21min

Natural_Feature
Bowder Stone - CA12 5XA
Stay near here.
OS UK Grid Ref NY 25375 16350
What 3 Words = slings.storm.tastes
Located on the B5289 road from Keswick to the Borrodale Valley, A large single lava rock, precariously balanced on one edge (or so it seems) with a ladder to climb on top. Managed by the National Trust
4.7m / 7.6km -

Mountain
Robinson - CA12 5TS
Hotels near here.
OS UK Grid Ref NY 20176 16875
What 3 Words = obligated.tabs.debating
A Lake District fell with its southern flank decending to Buttermere
heightElevation = 737 Meters / 2418 Feet
1.5m / 2.4km - - 22min

Lake
Ennerdale Water - CA23 3AU
Stay near here.
OS UK Grid Ref NY 10227 15373
What 3 Words = skinning.drivers.resists
Located in the far west of the Lake District and surrounded by high fells popular with walkers , This glacial lake is approximately 150 feet deep and owned by United Utilities for water extraction to the coastal towns around Whitehaven
4.8m / 7.7km -

Waterfall
Scale Force Waterfall - CA13 0RU
Hotels near here.
OS UK Grid Ref NY 15123 17234
What 3 Words = flushed.baseballs.slide
Considered to be the highest waterfall drop in the National Park at 170 feet. Located west of Crummock Water in a deep gorge and worth the walk.
1.7m / 2.7km - - 25min

Waterfall
Taylor Gill Force - CA12 5XJ
Stay near here.
OS UK Grid Ref NY 23007 11026
What 3 Words = elders.detection.output
Taylor Gill Force is a picturesque waterfall located in Seathwaite village in the Lake District National Park. The waterfall is surrounded by lush woodland, and visitors can enjoy a short walk to reach the site. Taylor Gill Force is a spectacular sight, with water cascading down a series of rocky steps, creating a mesmerizing display of sound and movement.
4.8m / 7.7km -

Lake
Crummock Water - CA13 9FG
Hotels near here.
OS UK Grid Ref NY 15747 19369
What 3 Words = sunset.newsprint.clinic
The larger of three nearby lake , Crummock Water lying between Loweswater and Buttermere in the west of the National Park. The nearby Scale Force Waterfall Scale Beck flow into the lake
2m / 3.2km - - 30min

Outdoor
Glaramara Activity Centre - CA12 5XQ
Stay near here.
OS UK Grid Ref NY 25323 13430
What 3 Words = kickers.station.guesswork
Located close to the village of Seatoller at the foot of the Honister Pass, an outdoor activity centre utilising the local outdoor natural landmarks
5.1m / 8.2km -

Mountain
Grasmoor - CA13 9UY
Hotels near here.
OS UK Grid Ref NY 17461 20353
What 3 Words = starlight.crawling.princes
A Lake District fell overlooking Crummock Water
heightElevation = 852 Meters / 2795.3 Feet
2.2m / 3.5km - - 33min

Outdoor
Go Ape Whinlatter - CA12 5TW
Stay near here.
OS UK Grid Ref NY 21180 24451
What 3 Words = pampering.confining.sweetened
Outdoor activity centre in the Whinlatter Forest Park, with high level walks through the trees, plus segway hire to see the forest on a different mode of transport.
5.1m / 8.2km -

Mountain
Mellbreak - CA13 0RU
Hotels near here.
OS UK Grid Ref NY 14770 18608
What 3 Words = introduce.petal.dwelled
Mellbreak, is an isolated hill at 512 metres, 1680 feet surrounded by other fells overlooking Crummock Water
heightElevation = 512 Meters / 1679.8 Feet
2.2m / 3.5km - - 33min

Forest
Whinlatter Forrest - CA12 5TW
Stay near here.
OS UK Grid Ref NY 21180 24451
What 3 Words = pampering.confining.sweetened
Operated by forestry England, a scenic are with good views, purpose made cycle and walking trials, a cafe, bike hire and play areas
5.1m / 8.2km -

Mountain
Haystacks Buttermere - CA13 0RU
Hotels near here.
OS UK Grid Ref NY 19333 13152
What 3 Words = motivator.ventures.adjusted
Located south of Buttermere lake and village, a lovely walk with stunning scenery all around and views of the lake from the elevated position.
heightElevation = 597 Meters / 1958.7 Feet
2.5m / 4km - - 37min

Waterfall
Lodore Falls - CA12 5UX
Stay near here.
OS UK Grid Ref NY 26475 18792
What 3 Words = director.petition.pampered
Located on the road from Keswick to Boorowdale behind the Lodore Falls Hotel near Grange, a spectacular sight after rainfall but can be quiet in the dry season. The falls are part of Watendlath Beck, which is fed by Watendlath Tarn
5.5m / 8.9km -

Mountain
Dale Head - CA12 5XW
Hotels near here.
OS UK Grid Ref NY 22271 15326
What 3 Words = workflow.keep.trails
Dale Head at an elevation of 753 metres, 2470 feet lies north of the Honister Pass
heightElevation = 753 Meters / 2470.5 Feet
2.9m / 4.7km - - 44min

Waterfall
Spout Force Waterfall - CA13 9UE
Stay near here.
OS UK Grid Ref NY 18175 26078
What 3 Words = overpower.empty.indulges
ot one of the tallest waterfalls in the Lake District with a fall of approximately 30 feet, but certainly pretty and best viewed after good rain. Located towards the north western area of the Whinlatter Forest Park
5.7m / 9.2km -

Mountain
Pillar - CA23 3AX
Hotels near here.
OS UK Grid Ref NY 17084 12120
What 3 Words = rattled.lump.seemingly
Pillar, a fell located in the western area English Lake District, part of the Great Gable chain
heightElevation = 892 Meters / 2926.5 Feet
3m / 4.8km - - 45min

Mountain
Glaramara - CA12 5XJ
Stay near here.
OS UK Grid Ref NY 24569 10382
What 3 Words = instincts.prouder.palaces
A mountain, Part of a ridge of fells in the southern fells region of the Brecon Beacons Wales
heightElevation = 783 Meters / 2568.9 Feet
5.8m / 9.3km -

Caves
Force Crag Mine - CA12 5TW
Hotels near here.
OS UK Grid Ref NY 19968 21630
What 3 Words = goggle.carver.scrubber
The last working metal mine in the Lake District now abandoned. though the buildings can still be seen and access can be made by guided tours - the nearest village is Braithwaite 2.6 miles
3.2m / 5.1km - - 49min

Lake
Derwentwater - CA12 5UB
Stay near here.
OS UK Grid Ref NY 25963 21527
What 3 Words = professes.buns.balconies
A popular tourist destination, Derwentwater lake is almost 3 miles long, with several islands within the lake and surrounded by fells. The equally popular town of Keswick lies on the northern shores and boats can by hired on the lake
5.8m / 9.3km -

Caves
Honister Slate Mine - CA12 5XN
Hotels near here.
OS UK Grid Ref NY 22476 13547
What 3 Words = fatigued.removable.elder
Located on the remote Honister Pass, this is England's last operating slate mine, producung a distictive Westmorland green slate. With Mine Tours, a Via Ferrata wire rope track up the side of a mountain and an Infinity Bridge
3.5m / 5.6km - - 53min

Bridge
Ashness Bridge - CA12 5UN
Stay near here.
OS UK Grid Ref NY 27043 19661
What 3 Words = decks.magazine.brownish
An Iconic view of the Lake district - ashness Bridge is a small stone built structure set in stunning countryside
6m / 9.7km -

Mountain
Grisedale Pike - CA12 5TW
Hotels near here.
OS UK Grid Ref NY 19837 22527
What 3 Words = envoy.blazing.officer
Grisedale Pike at an elevation of 791 metres, 2595 feet close the Whinlatter Forest Park
heightElevation = 791 Meters / 2595.1 Feet
3.7m / 6km - - 56min

Lake
Watendlath Tarn - CA12 5UW
Stay near here.
OS UK Grid Ref NY 27502 16119
What 3 Words = romantics.spotted.retraced
A tarn (mountain lake) next to the small hamlet of Watendlath, owned by the National Trust, access is via the road over the popular and iconic Ashness Bridge. The tarn is an elevation of approximately 863 feet
heightElevation = 263 Meters / 862.9 Feet
6m / 9.7km -

Mountain
Red Pike - CA13 0RU
Hotels near here.
OS UK Grid Ref NY 16528 10522
What 3 Words = digits.slang.intrigued
This fell lies north of Wast Water (Wastwater)
heightElevation = 826 Meters / 2710 Feet
4m / 6.4km -

Harbour
Derwent Water Marina - CA12 5RF
Stay near here.
OS UK Grid Ref NY 25322 23213
What 3 Words = peachy.animates.slug
A marina between Portinscale and Keswick at the north end Derwentwater.
6.1m / 9.8km -

Mountain
Kirk Fell - CA20 1EX
Hotels near here.
OS UK Grid Ref NY 19520 10457
What 3 Words = smudges.stall.gross
Kirk Fell, an elevation of 802 metres, 2631 feet located between Great Gable and Pillar overlooking Ennerdale and Wasdale
heightElevation = 802 Meters / 2631.2 Feet
4.1m / 6.6km -

Lake
Dock Tarn - CA12 5XG
Stay near here.
OS UK Grid Ref NY 27375 14370
What 3 Words = craftsmen.simply.dates
A small tarn 1300 feet up in the fells not for from the summit of Great Crag. A secluded peaceful tarn on open moorland plateau
heightElevation = 400 Meters / 1312.3 Feet
6.1m / 9.8km -

Mountain
Green Gable - CA12 5XJ
Hotels near here.
OS UK Grid Ref NY 21541 11249
What 3 Words = raft.isolating.generally
One of the great walks in the Lake District a little lower than neighboring fells but with good views form the summit.
heightElevation = 801 Meters / 2628 Feet
4.2m / 6.8km -

Mountain
Great End - CA12 5XJ
Stay near here.
OS UK Grid Ref NY 22731 08259
What 3 Words = additives.aviation.earlobe
The most northerly mountain in the Scafell chain with Scafell peak to the south and Great Gable to the north
heightElevation = 910 Meters / 2985.6 Feet
6.2m / 10km -

Mountain
Cat Bells - CA12 5UG
Hotels near here.
OS UK Grid Ref NY 24403 19883
What 3 Words = shorter.engrossed.item
One of the hikers favourite fells and popular with tourists which also features prominently of several of Alfred Wainwrights Walks
4.5m / 7.2km -

Mountain
Scafell Pike - CA19 1TH
Stay near here.
OS UK Grid Ref NY 21544 07209
What 3 Words = rejoiced.backlog.broad
The highest mountain in England, naturally popular with walkers visiting the Lake District there is free access to the summit with panoramic views of many other fells on the region
heightElevation = 978 Meters / 3208.7 Feet
6.4m / 10.3km -

Walks
Windy Gap - CA20 1EX
Hotels near here.
OS UK Grid Ref NY 21392 10508
What 3 Words = runner.hypnotist.clutter
Windy Gap links the fells of Green Gable to Great Gable, both popular walking fells
4.5m / 7.2km -

Boating
Keswick Launch Company - CA12 5DJ
Stay near here.
OS UK Grid Ref NY 26418 22787
What 3 Words = workbook.scrubber.dollars
Rowing Boat and cabin cruiser Hire and also offers cruises around Derwentwater throughout the year.
6.5m / 10.5km -

Mountain
Blake Fell - CA13 0RU
Hotels near here.
OS UK Grid Ref NY 11008 19583
What 3 Words = state.quickly.encloses
Blake Fell overlooking Loweswater in the Lake District
heightElevation = 573 Meters / 1879.9 Feet
4.5m / 7.2km -

Concert
Theatre By The Lake - CA12 5DJ
Stay near here.
OS UK Grid Ref NY 26467 22810
What 3 Words = straying.huddling.cashier
A theatre in a stunning location on the shores of Lake Derwentwater Park Close by or take a lovely walk through Hope Park from the town
6.5m / 10.5km -

View even more hotels near this YHA hostel.

Bridge Hotel. - 0.22 Buttermere Court Hotel. - 0.25
YHA Ennerdale. - 2.83 YHA Black Sail. - 2.97
Kirkstile Inn. - 3.40 YHA Honister Hause. - 3.57
Damson Ghyll B&B. - 3.98 Ellas Crag Guest House. - 4.27
Borrowdale Gates Hotel. - 4.54 Seatoller House. - 4.55
Frequently Asked Questions.
Yes this YHA Hostel lies within or on the border of the Lake District National Park
Yes, See our dedicated Hotel Finder Lake District Hotels Map showing the location of hotels, guest houses, bed and breakfast and hostels.
Yes, See our Hotel Finder YHA Hostels UK Map for all the hostels in England and Wales
You can view a selection of maps from many major hotel chains including Premier Inn, Travelodge, Holiday Inn, and many more on the Hotel Finder Home Page
Yes there is Free WFi at this YHA Hostel
Disclaimer - These site listings are provided free of charge as a means to locate Hotel accommodation in England, Scotland and Wales, please contact the site direct to make bookings, verify availability, content and obtain further information on facilities before proceeding
copyright © 2024 * all rights reserved - Hotel Finder YHA Buttermere YHA Hostels 44