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GET THERE
Travel by car and park next to the red telephone box in Loweswater (grid ref NY143211). There are no buses to the start of the walk.
EAT & DRINK
The Kirkstile Inn in Loweswater is an excellent walkers’ pub, the ideal spot for a pre- or post-walk pint, meal or snack.
STAY OVER
Kirkstile Inn and Looking Stead B&B in Loweswater, Damson Ghyll B&B in Thackthwaite and Syke Farm campsite in Buttermere.
BEST MAPS
■ OS Explorer OL4 (1:25k) ■ OS Landranger 89 (1:50k) ■ Harvey British Mountain Map Lake District North (1:40k)