Buttermere and the Honister Pass
North West, England
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Buttermere and the Honister Pass
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The B5289 crosses Honister Pass at 356m between Seatoller in Borrowdale and Gatesgarth at the southern end of Buttermere, with gradients of up to one in four and a working slate mine at the summit. Buttermere itself is a small lake ringed by fells with a level path all the way round.
Required Activities
1
of 4
Walk the circuit of Buttermere, about four and a half miles
2
of 4
Drive or ride the Honister Pass, one in four at its steepest
3
of 4
Go underground on a tour of Honister slate mine
4
of 4
Walk through the rock tunnel on the lake path under Hassness
Walk the circuit of Buttermere, about four and a half miles
Drive or ride the Honister Pass, one in four at its steepest
Go underground on a tour of Honister slate mine
Walk through the rock tunnel on the lake path under Hassness
Before you go
Honister is steep and narrow with tight bends; large motorhomes should approach with care and check conditions in winter.
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