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There is also substantial infill at the southern end of the lake, with Warnscale Beck and Gatesgarthdale Beck as the principle inflows. Two deltas are evident where Hassnesshow Beck and Comb Beck flow in the lake. The former is now a large field, and has a larger catchment area. This would account for it being three times larger than the latter, which is the site of a small wood.<ref>Smith (2012) p.36</ref> From above it is clear the extent to which alluvial deposits have increased the land, and reduced the size of the lake. If this process were to continue without human intervention, the sedimentary buildup would eventually fill the lake completely. The deltaic spread here is similar to that found between Derwentwater and Bassenthwaite Lake, where it is on a larger scale.

There are several slate beaches located around the lake, varying in size and popularity. The material from which they are made mirrors the material of the local bedrock, and what is brought down from the surrounding fells.<ref>Smith (2012) p.41</ref> Broken down over long periods of time, this material is washed up to form impressive bays or linear beaches of gravel, pebbles or cobbles depending on locality. At Buttermere, the beaches are made of a much finer slate, rolled and tumbled into smooth flakes. In terms of quality, the beaches here, and Crummock Water, are amongst the best in the Lake District. This comes as no surprise to the number of visitors who flock to the water’s edge, some people well equipped for a full day’s camping and water sports.

There are several slate beaches located around the lake, varying in size and popularity. The material from which they are made mirrors the material of the local bedrock, and what is brought down from the surrounding fells.<ref>Smith (2012) p.41</ref> Broken down over long periods of time, this material is washed up to form impressive bays or linear beaches of gravel, pebbles or cobbles depending on locality. At Buttermere, the beaches are made of a much finer slate, rolled and tumbled into smooth flakes. In terms of quality, the beaches here, and Crummock Water, are amongst the best in the Lake District. This comes as no surprise to the number of visitors who flock to the water’s edge, some people well equipped for a full day’s camping and water sports, such as paddle boarding and kayaking. For the adventurous swimmer, lake and tarn bagging is a favourite amongst enthusiasts keen to “bag” as many lakes and tarns as possible, something that is done for fun, social events or a personal achievement. The waters here are cold and refreshing, although caution should always be advised, especially in the cooler months of spring and autumn when the waters may be colder than expected. If this is the case, then wearing a wetsuit is a precautionary measure. During the height of summer, and during school holidays in particular, the beaches at Buttermere can become a hive of activity.

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 There is also substantial infill at the southern end of the lake, with Warnscale Beck and Gatesgarthdale Beck as the principle inflows. Two deltas are evident where Hassnesshow Beck and Comb Beck flow in the lake. The former is now a large field, and has a larger catchment area. This would account for it being three times larger than the latter, which is the site of a small wood.<ref>Smith (2012) p.36</ref> From above it is clear the extent to which alluvial deposits have increased the land, and reduced the size of the lake. If this process were to continue without human intervention, the sedimentary buildup would eventually fill the lake completely. The deltaic spread here is similar to that found between Derwentwater and Bassenthwaite Lake, where it is on a larger scale.
-There are several slate beaches located around the lake, varying in size and popularity. The material from which they are made mirrors the material of the local bedrock, and what is brought down from the surrounding fells.<ref>Smith (2012) p.41</ref> Broken down over long periods of time, this material is washed up to form impressive bays or linear beaches of gravel, pebbles or cobbles depending on locality. At Buttermere, the beaches are made of a much finer slate, rolled and tumbled into smooth flakes. In terms of quality, the beaches here, and Crummock Water, are amongst the best in the Lake District. This comes as no surprise to the number of visitors who flock to the water’s edge, some people well equipped for a full day’s camping and water sports.
+There are several slate beaches located around the lake, varying in size and popularity. The material from which they are made mirrors the material of the local bedrock, and what is brought down from the surrounding fells.<ref>Smith (2012) p.41</ref> Broken down over long periods of time, this material is washed up to form impressive bays or linear beaches of gravel, pebbles or cobbles depending on locality. At Buttermere, the beaches are made of a much finer slate, rolled and tumbled into smooth flakes. In terms of quality, the beaches here, and Crummock Water, are amongst the best in the Lake District. This comes as no surprise to the number of visitors who flock to the water’s edge, some people well equipped for a full day’s camping and water sports, such as paddle boarding and kayaking. For the adventurous swimmer, lake and tarn bagging is a favourite amongst enthusiasts keen to “bag” as many lakes and tarns as possible, something that is done for fun, social events or a personal achievement. The waters here are cold and refreshing, although caution should always be advised, especially in the cooler months of spring and autumn when the waters may be colder than expected. If this is the case, then wearing a wetsuit is a precautionary measure. During the height of summer, and during school holidays in particular, the beaches at Buttermere can become a hive of activity.
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