NaturePhoto Wikimedia CommonsCrummock Water
United Kingdom
Way back in the ancient geological past, this lake was connected to Buttermere but since then, they have been separated by a narrow half mile strip of lush, green meadowland. Crummock Water is almost twice as long and half as deep again than her sibling body of water with fewer visitors and a more tranquil feel. The name of this quiet haven is derived from the Celtic language meaning crooked or bent lake, and you will be able to judge for yourself how accurate that description is when you stop here for a few moments to soak up the atmosphere, take in the splendid views and capture those unmissable photos.
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to Crummock Water, a place whose very name whispers of the ancient Celtic roots of the Cumbrian landscape. Derived from the British 'Crom-oke,' meaning the 'Lake of the Crooked River'—a reference to the winding River…
Listen in the app2Section 1 — The 9-Mile Circular Path and Low-Level Hiking
The primary way to experience the grandeur of Crummock Water is by undertaking the 9-mile circular walk that encompasses its entire shoreline. While the Lake District is often associated with strenuous mountain ascents, Crummock…
Listen in the app3Section 2 — Scale Force: The Lakeland’s Highest Waterfall
Hidden within a deep, narrow gorge on the western side of Crummock Water is Scale Force, a natural spectacle that holds the title of the highest waterfall in the Lake District. The water drops a total of over 170 feet, or…
Listen in the app4Section 3 — The Rannerdale Bluebells and Viking Legends
On the eastern shore of Crummock Water lies the small valley of Rannerdale, home to one of the most famous and culturally significant floral displays in the United Kingdom. Each spring, typically in May, the slopes of Rannerdale…
Listen in the app5Section 4 — The Boathouse and Photographic Perspectives
Perhaps the most iconic and frequently photographed structure on Crummock Water is the stone boathouse, situated on the northeastern shore. This simple, functional building, constructed from local slate and stone, has become a…
Listen in the app6Section 5 — Water Purity and the Arctic Char
Crummock Water is not merely a scenic destination; it is a vital ecological and industrial resource. The water here is celebrated for its exceptional purity, a result of its origination in the high, uninhabited fells and the lack…
Listen in the app7Section 6 — Lanthwaite Wood and the Northern Shore
At the northern end of Crummock Water lies Lanthwaite Wood, an area of ancient broadleaf and coniferous woodland managed by the National Trust. This area serves as one of the primary entry points for visitors to the lake and…
Listen in the app8Final Reflections
As we conclude our tour of Crummock Water, we reflect on a landscape that perfectly encapsulates the dual nature of the Lake District: it is at once a site of immense natural power and a place of profound human utility. We have…
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What is Crummock Water?
Crummock Water is a place in United Kingdom with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Type | Nature |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 54.5617, -3.3048 |
| Last updated |