Crummock Water facts for kids
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Crummock Water from Red Pike
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 Crummock Water
Location in Lake District
Crummock Water
Location in Allerdale
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| Location | Lake District, Cumbria |
| Coordinates | 54°33′N 3°18′W / 54.550°N 3.300°W |
| Type | Ribbon |
| Primary inflows | Buttermere Dubs |
| Primary outflows | River Cocker |
| Basin countries | United Kingdom |
| Max. length | 2.5 mi (4.0 km) |
| Max. width | 0.6 mi (0.97 km) |
| Surface area | 2.57 km2 (0.99 sq mi) |
| Max. depth | 140 ft (43 m) |
| Shore length1 | 6.26 mi (10.07 km) |
| Surface elevation | 96 m (315 ft) |
| Islands | 6 |
| 1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure. | |
Crummock Water is a beautiful lake in the famous Lake District in Cumbria, North West England. It sits between two other places: Buttermere to the south and Loweswater to the north. This lake is about 2.5 miles (4 km) long and 0.6 miles (1 km) wide. It can be as deep as 140 feet (43 meters). The River Cocker starts at the northern end of Crummock Water. It then flows into an area called Lorton Vale.
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Exploring Crummock Water
The large hill of Mellbreak runs along the entire western side of Crummock Water. A famous writer, Alfred Wainwright, once said that no other hill and lake in the Lake District are as closely connected as these two. They truly seem to belong together.
What's in a Name?
The name 'Crummock' likely means 'Crooked one'. This comes from an old language called Brythonic Celtic. It might describe the winding path of the River Cocker, which flows out of the lake. Or, it could refer to the lake itself, which has a bit of a bend. The word 'water' is a common term in the Lake District for a 'lake'.
Nature's Gifts
Crummock Water is owned by the National Trust. This organization works to protect special places in England. The lake is fed by Scale Force, which is the highest waterfall in the Lake District. This amazing waterfall drops about 170 feet (52 meters) into the lake.
Water for Our Homes
The water from Crummock Water is very important. It is cleaned at a special plant called Cornhow water treatment works. This plant is near Loweswater. After being cleaned, the water is sent to many towns and villages. These include Silloth-on-Solway, Maryport, Workington, and Whitehaven. People in these areas use the water for drinking and many other daily needs.
Images for kids
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Crummock Water with Grasmoor in the distance
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Looking down Crummock towards Buttermere
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High Crag, Pillar, Buttermere and Crummock Water from Haystacks
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The western end of Crummock Water from Rannerdale Knotts
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Crummock Water from the south-eastern end
