Buttermere adjoins Lorton Civil Parish along its northern boundary and Loweswater Civil Parish on its west side. The Parish includes two lakes that stretch down its length, Buttermere and Crummock Water, which are each surrounded by fells and mountains save in the north. Both lakes are owned by the National Trust. Water sports are banned, although small rowing boats are allowed. For an accurate map of the Buttermere Parish boundary, see here.

