Elevated sunset view of Crummock Water from Rannerdale Knotts, with golden sunlight reflecting across the lake and long shadows stretching over green fields in Cumbria.

    Golden sunset illuminates Crummock Water and the surrounding fields, viewed from Rannerdale Knotts in England's Lake District National Park.

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    Crummock Water

    Water Feature

    Crummock Water is a glacial lake in the western Lake District, situated between Buttermere and Loweswater beneath the steep slopes of Mellbreak and Grasmoor. Its open shoreline, scattered trees and surrounding fells provide broad views across the water, with fewer developed lakeside facilities than neighbouring Buttermere. The lake's mountain reflections, shoreline textures and changing weather offer varied opportunities for landscape photography.

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    Gallery

    Elevated sunset view of Crummock Water from Rannerdale Knotts, with golden sunlight reflecting across the lake and long shadows stretching over green fields in Cumbria.

    Golden sunset illuminates Crummock Water and the surrounding fields, viewed from…

    Elevated sunset view from Fleetwith Pike across Buttermere and Crummock Water, with layered mountain silhouettes and a small paraglider.

    Pink and orange sunset light spreads across the western Lake District, with Butt…

    Crummock Water with Grasmoor mountain rising above the lake in England's Lake District National Park.

    Crummock Water lies beneath the imposing slopes of Grasmoor in the western Lake …

    Rocky shoreline of Crummock Water with orange autumn woodland reflected in the lake beneath the surrounding Lake District mountains.

    Autumn colours illuminate the hillsides surrounding Crummock Water, with golden …

    Aerial view of Crummock Water with Buttermere in the distance, surrounded by green fields and rugged mountains in the Lake District, Cumbria.

    An elevated view across Crummock Water towards Buttermere, framed by the dramati…

    Wooden gate and dry-stone walls overlooking Crummock Water, with Grasmoor rising behind the lake in the Lake District, Cumbria, England.

    A stone-walled footpath overlooks Crummock Water and the imposing slopes of Gras…

    Panoramic view of Crummock Water from High Stile, with steep mountain slopes, green fields and the lake stretching through the Lake District valley in Cumbria, England.

    An elevated view of Crummock Water from High Stile, revealing the lake's sweepin…

    Stone ruins of Warnscale Bothy overlooking Buttermere and Crummock Water at sunset, with rugged mountains and a winding stream in the Lake District.

    Golden sunset over Buttermere and distant Crummock Water, viewed from Warnscale …

    Quick Facts

    Access

    Short Walk

    5–15 min

    Elevation Gain

    20 m

    Best Light

    Sunrise
    Sunset

    Low-angle sunlight defines the surrounding fells and shoreline trees, while calm conditions create mountain reflections across the lake.

    Why This Light

    Reflections
    Low-Angle Relief

    Season

    Seasonally Distinct

    Summer brings green fell slopes, flowering grasses and leafy trees along the shoreline. Winter reveals muted vegetation and more open views through bare branches, with occasional snow on the surrounding fells and mist above the lake.

    Crowds

    Usually Quiet

    Restrictions

    Low-angle sunlight defines the surrounding fells and shoreline trees, while calm conditions create mountain reflections across the lake.

    Photography Notes

    The northern shoreline offers views along the lake towards the Buttermere fells, while the eastern shore provides compositions towards Mellbreak rising above the water. Shoreline stones, isolated trees and reeds create foreground interest for wide-angle photographs. Telephoto lenses can isolate the steep slopes of Grasmoor and overlapping ridgelines. Calm mornings favour reflections and occasional mist, while passing cloud produces changing patches of light across the mountains and water.
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