Buttermere Village Car Park
Main Lake District National Park Authority car park in Buttermere village, with public toilets and convenient access to the lake circuit, village and surrounding fells.
About this car park
Buttermere Village Car Park is the principal Lake District National Park Authority car park in the village and is a convenient starting point for the Buttermere lakeshore circuit.
Public toilets are available at the car park, including accessible facilities with RADAR-key access according to current National Park information.
Buttermere can become severely congested on fine weekends, bank holidays and school holidays. Arrive early, use designated spaces only and never park on verges or where a fire engine, tractor or other large vehicle could be obstructed.
Payment arrangements and tariffs can change, so check the current tariff board and official National Park parking information on arrival.
What parking costs
Payment: Coins, cards and RingGo via RingGo (location code 37311).
Facilities
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Accessible toilet
Public toilets at the car park; accessible toilet facilities are listed by the Lake District National Park Authority.
Walks and places nearby
Excellent for Buttermere village, the Buttermere lakeshore circuit, St James' Church and routes towards the surrounding fells.
Alternative car parks
Public transport alternative: 77C Cockermouth-Buttermere and the 77/77A Keswick-Buttermere routes operate during the summer season. Check live Stagecoach times before travelling.
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