Crummock Water.   The Perfect Place

Crummock Water is situated to the north west of Buttermere occupying the valley formed by Mellbreak to the west and Grasmoor to the east. Crummock Water's primary inflow is Buttermere Dubs from Buttermere and its outflow is the River Cocker which heads north to Cockermouth where it joins up with the Derwent in the town.

Crummock Water is a quiet and secluded lake, overshadowed by its more popular twin Buttermere. Being the quieter of the two makes it the perfect place to watch the geese and ducks go about their lives whilst relaxing next to the tranquil water's edge - the Perfect Place on a warm summer's evening.

How to get there

Crummock Water is accessible by road from Cockermouth via Lorton Vale, from Keswick via Borrowdale and from Braithwaite via the Keskadale valley and Newlands Hause. A car park is available in the village of Buttermere just to the right of the Fish Hotel as you approach and also one on the road leaving Buttermere for Cockermouth.
Crummock Water lies to the north west of Buttemere and is accessible along the path which leaves the car parks along the edge of Mill Beck.

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54.54255°N 3.28903°W