At A Glance
WHY CHOOSE THIS WALK?
- Incredible panoramic views over Buttermere, Crummock Water and Ennerdale, with Pillar and the Gables dominating the surrounding mountains.
- Our special Walk of the Year for 2027 — a brand-new Mountain Walks route created especially for this year.
- Summit four iconic Wainwrights — Red Pike, High Stile, High Crag and Haystacks.
- Experience the spectacular Buttermere Skyline on one of the finest high-level mountain walks in the western Lake District.
- Finish on the legendary Haystacks — Alfred Wainwright’s favourite fell
WHY WALK WITH US?
- Led by a trusted team of Mountain Leaders — many of whom have worked with us for years
- Leaders chosen for their people skills and supportive approach, not just qualifications
- Clear, detailed pre-walk information so you arrive prepared and relaxed
- Small groups with personal support throughout the day
- Carefully planned routes and professional systems behind the scenes for smooth, well-run experiences
- A friendly, confidence-building approach that puts your enjoyment first
Book The Buttermere Skyline
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Event Description
New for 2027, The Buttermere Skyline is our Walk of the Year – a spectacular mountain journey above one of the Lake District’s most beautiful valleys.
Starting from Buttermere, we’ll climb onto Red Pike (755m) before continuing across High Stile (807m) and High Crag (744m). This high-level section offers some incredible views, looking down over Buttermere and Crummock Water, across into Ennerdale and towards some of the great mountains of the western Lake District, including Pillar and the Gables.
From High Crag, our route continues to Haystacks (597m) – one of the Lake District’s most iconic summits and famously Alfred Wainwright’s favourite fell.
At around 9.5 miles with 1,100m of ascent, this is a big mountain day packed into a relatively short distance. Expect plenty of climbing, rugged mountain terrain and some of the finest views in the western Lake District.
2027 Dates:
- Saturday 17th April 2027
- Saturday 22nd May 2027 — Last 5 Places
- Friday 4th June 2027
- Saturday 19th June 2027
- Sunday 18th July 2027
- Saturday 4th September 2027
Ready to Book The Buttermere Skyline?
Booking your place couldn’t be simpler…
1. Choose your date from the available dates above.
2. Complete your booking using our secure online booking system.
3. Receive instant confirmation of your place by email.
4. Start preparing with your walk information pack, including meeting details, kit lists, parking information and training advice.
WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY...
Mountain Walks are a very professional team that show clear love for the fells. I have done two of their larger walks now and have met a few of the leaders who have all been friendly, knowledgable and supportive. Both of the walks I have undertaken, I have signed up for on my own and I certainly haven’t felt as though I was on my own. The people I have met and been grouped with have been fantastic which makes the day enjoyable. The routes that have been plotted are fantastic and I feel are well described and graded based on their difficulty and are true to how they are advertised. A fantastic company. I am already looking at my next adventure with them.
Rachel, Coledale 10 Peaks Challenge