wheelygoodaccess
Sept 2020
4.5
One of the Countries best Views
As we are now in tier 4 in regards to Covid, I am promoting some of the best places in Cumbria accessible to locals for gentle exercise.
We visited Buttermere in late September, hence the stunning Autumn colours.
Disabled parking is available on the Lake District National Park Authority Car Park (there is a charge) where there is an accessible toilet.
Walk back up through the car park and turn right past the Fish Inn, following signs to the lake. After about 200 metres, take the left lane down to the shoreline. Ignore the track signed Scale Force. The route for all ends here. From here there are fantastic views across Buttermere and of Fleetwith Pike and Haystacks fell.
It is possible to go over the bridge and continue along the rear of Buttermere the path is rough in places and can be muddy (particularly the latter part). This terrain is do-able ideally in a chair designed for more challenging terrain. To complete the circuit it is possible to return on the road. As the terrain gets more challenging and if in doubt you can turn around and retrace your steps.
We tried the Croft House Farm cafe which offers level access, accessible toilet & a good range of food and drink.
https://www.lakedistrict.gov.uk/visiting/things-to-do/walking/mileswithoutstiles/mws25
As we are now in tier 4 in regards to Covid, I am promoting some of the best places in Cumbria accessible to locals for gentle exercise.
We visited Buttermere in late September, hence the stunning Autumn colours.
Disabled parking is available on the Lake District National Park Authority Car Park (there is a charge) where there is an accessible toilet.
Walk back up through the car park and turn right past the Fish Inn, following signs to the lake. After about 200 metres, take the left lane down to the shoreline. Ignore the track signed Scale Force. The route for all ends here. From here there are fantastic views across Buttermere and of Fleetwith Pike and Haystacks fell.
It is possible to go over the bridge and continue along the rear of Buttermere the path is rough in places and can be muddy (particularly the latter part). This terrain is do-able ideally in a chair designed for more challenging terrain. To complete the circuit it is possible to return on the road. As the terrain gets more challenging and if in doubt you can turn around and retrace your steps.
We tried the Croft House Farm cafe which offers level access, accessible toilet & a good range of food and drink.
https://www.lakedistrict.gov.uk/visiting/things-to-do/walking/mileswithoutstiles/mws25
