Scale Force Waterfall – Low Ling Crag, Crummock Water loop from Loweswater

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Scale Force Waterfall – Low Ling Crag, Crummock Water loop from Loweswater

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Scale Force Waterfall – Low Ling Crag, Crummock Water loop from Loweswater

04:18

15.6km

260m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Lake District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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185 m

Kirkstile Inn

Highlight • Restaurant

The best pub in the world. Get a pint of Loweswater Gold whilst sitting in the beer garden with views of Melbreak. Can't beat it!

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225 m

No Road to the Lake Signpost

Highlight • Structure

This is one of my favourite signs in the Lake District! The sign to nowhere... One fork says 'No Road to the Lake' and the other says 'No Through Road'. …

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6.74 km

Scale Force Waterfall

Highlight • Viewpoint

Parking at National Trust- Buttermere car park.
If you want to spend a penny you’ll need to spend 49 more and the turnstile in the loo doesn’t accept £1 coins

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6.83 km

View of Crummock Water

Highlight • Viewpoint

After a nice climb and this beautiful view, have a picnic at the waterfall

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9.90 km

Low Ling Crag, Crummock Water

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Ling Crags - low and high - are awesome rock formations next to Crummock Water. Enjoy them from this little 'beach' by the water.

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13.3 km

View of Crummock Water and Dam from Lanthwaite Wood

Highlight • Forest

As you stroll through the delightful Lanthwaite Wood, you are rewarded with fantastic views across the northern tip of Crummock Water, especially when Grasmoor End stands proudly in the background.

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13.7 km

Crummock Water — Dam and Viewpoint

Highlight • Lake

At the point where the River Cocker meets Crummock Water is a classically picturesque view the Buttermere valley. A popular spot for skimming stones, there are few backgrounds as idyllic.

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