Catch the free shuttle bus from Cockermouth to the beautiful Buttermere valley. This bus was popular in 2021 and we have secured funding to run it again in 2022, including a Bluebell special from 7 May 2022 so you can visit the beautiful Bluebells of Rannerdale and Holme Wood.
The summer timetable will be on this page and our social channels as soon as we have them. If you have any questions email hq@lakedistrict.gov.uk
| Cockermouth | 0930 | 1050 | 1300 | 1420 | 1620 |
| Loweswater, Village Hall | -- | 1107 | -- | 1437 | -- |
| Low Lorton | 0945 | -- | 1315 | -- | 1635 |
| Rannerdale | 1003 | 1123 | 1333 | 1453 | 1653 |
| Buttermere | 1008 | 1128 | 1338 | 1458 | 1658 |
| Buttermere | 1010 | 1130 | 1340 | 1530 | 1700 |
| Rannerdale | 1015 | 1135 | 1345 | 1535 | 1705 |
| Low Lorton | -- | 1150 | -- | 1550 | -- |
| Loweswater Village Hall | 1028 | -- | 1358 | -- | 1718 |
| Cockermouth | 1045 | 1205 | 1415 | 1605 | 1735 |
Operated by Hoban's
The Summer Buttermere Shuttle service will start on 23 July. Timetable will be available here by June.
Park at Memorial Gardens in Cockermouth, just £5 all day.
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From Workington you can catch the X4/5 which runs to and from Cockermouth every hour
From Buttermere you can catch the 77/77A to Keswick, via Whinlatter and Honister. The last 77A for Keswick via Whinlatter departs Buttermere at 18:24 and can then connect with the X4/5 in Keswick to get back to Cockermouth if you want a longer day in Buttermere.
Visit one of many great lunch stops in Buttermere including The Bridge Hotel, The Buttermere Court Hotel, Croft House Farm Café and Syke Farm Tearoom. In Loweswater the Kirkstile Inn offers food and drink.
Located behind the Bridge Hotel and beside the Buttermere Court Hotel.
Grid reference: NY 172 169
Nearest postcode: CA13 9XA
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You can walk all around Buttermere lake, its about 7km and takes around 3 hours. The walk is relatively easy and level with a great 'reward for effort' ratio. The views mean that your photos make it look like you've been somewhere much more rugged!
See details of the walk around Buttermere Lake
A moderate walk that's 4.8km long and takes about 2 hours, with views over Buttermere and Crummock Water.
See the details and map of Buttermere to Rannerdale Knotts walk
The Buttermere valley is a very special place. Thank you for using this bus to help keep it special. Please visit kindly and follow the Countryside Code.
