Lanthwaite Wood National Trust Car Park
National Trust parking near the northern end of Crummock Water, with a roughly half-mile level walk through Lanthwaite Wood to the lakeshore.
About this car park
Lanthwaite Wood is one of the most useful parking options for exploring Crummock Water without driving into Buttermere village. The National Trust describes the walk from the car park to the shore as around half a mile and level.
It gives access to Lanthwaite Wood and a particularly strong view south along Crummock Water towards the high fells.
National Trust parking charges apply and overnight parking is not permitted. Payment methods can be affected by poor mobile reception, so check current official guidance and carry a backup payment method.
What parking costs
Payment: Check official information; cash is useful because mobile reception can be limited..
National Trust members can scan their membership card to park free.
Walks and places nearby
Short walk to Crummock Water, Lanthwaite Wood and onward walking in the Buttermere Valley.
Alternative car parks
Buttermere National Trust Car Park; Buttermere Village Car Park.
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