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===Buttermere===
:''Main article: [[Buttermere]]''
Buttermere is a photogenic and naturally beautiful ribbon lake, set amongst the backdrop of striking fells and picturesque countryside, with “some of the finest glacial features of the district.”<ref name=“smith78”>Smith (2012) p.78</ref> The 12th largest lake from our list is located at the head of the Buttermere Valley where it sits in a glacial trough along with its neighbours [[Crummock Water]] and [[Loweswater]]; the only valley in Lakeland with three lakes. The name ''Buttermere'' means ''the lake with good pasture-land'', which comes from Old English ''[[wiktionary:butere#Old_English|butere]]'' (butter) and ''[[wiktionary:mere#Old_English|mere]]'' (lake, pool).<ref name="whaley61">Whaley (2006) p.61</ref> Another possible origin of the name has links with Jarl Boethar (also known as "Buthar"), an 11th century Norse Earl who'd attained lands around Buttermere, and was the leader of an Anglo-Scandinavian resistance against the Normans under Ranulf le Meschin, Lord of Cumberland.<ref name="whaley61"/>
The main settlement is the village of [[Buttermere (village)|Buttermere]]. It was named after the lake. The civil parish of the same name encompasses a large area including Honister in the east, the southern aspect of Dale Head, the northern aspect of High Stile and Haystacks, Grasmoor and Whiteside in their entirety, and both Buttermere and Crummock Water. The countryside within this boundary offers substantial walking opportunities, which makes this a popular place for visitors. One of easiest is the casual walk around the lake, with its slightly undulating and well-maintain gravel paths.
The village and environs offer accommodation with two hotels, a youth hostel, holiday cottages, and a campsite. There is also a small church dedicated to St. James, and light refreshments are served in the local farm cafe and tea room respectively. There are three car parks, five with hotel parking facilities. One of the car parks belongs to the National Trust and provides free parking to members. Access is via the B5289 (Honister Pass) or Newlands Pass if coming from [[Keswick]].
===Coniston Water===
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