Traditional county: Cumbria · Unitary authority: Cumberland · Region: North West
Explore Buttermere, Cumbria with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Buttermere map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail. You will find live weather, local and world news below.
| Place | Buttermere |
| Traditional County | Cumbria |
| Unitary Authority | Cumberland |
| Region | North West |
| Country | England, United Kingdom |
| Latitude | 54.541397 |
| Longitude | -3.275806 |
| Place Type | Hamlet |
The dramatic fells that embrace Buttermere create a truly breathtaking Lakeland panorama. It lies 11.1 km south-west of Keswick (from Keswick: bearing 233°T, OS grid NY 175 169), and is situated west of Grange village. This picturesque hamlet, a jewel within the Lake District National Park, is famed for its tranquil lake of the same name, reflecting the surrounding peaks. Historically, the economy of Buttermere was largely agricultural, with sheep farming being a cornerstone of life. Today, Buttermere draws visitors seeking its natural beauty and opportunities for walking and exploring the stunning mountain scenery. The iconic views of the lake, framed by mountains like Fleetwith Pike and Haystacks, are a defining feature of this Cumbrian location.
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Explore Buttermere, Cumbria, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 54.541397, -3.275806. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.
Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.
| Page built | June 2026 |
| Location data | OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024. Ordnance Survey. Open Government Licence v3.0. |
| County data | Traditional county boundaries. Modern unitary authority: OS Open Names / ONS Geography. |
| Coordinates | WGS84 decimal degrees derived from OS National Grid (OSGB36) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched by Wikipedia category membership (e.g. “Villages in Derbyshire”) and name verification against OS Open Names data. |