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Ambleside is a
scenic town situated at the
north end of Lake Windermere.
The town is right in the
centre of the Lake District
of Cumbria in England.
Boat trips can be taken
from the Waterhead Pier on
the south side of Ambleside
to Bowness on
Windermere, about 5 miles
south, and Lakeside at
the south end of Lake
Windermere, about 12 miles
south. There is a shuttle bus
that runs between Ambleside
centre and the Waterhead
Pier, about 1 mile in
distance. Cumbria
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Ambleside
Ambleside is also the
gateway to the Langdale
Valley, about 7 miles west,
one of the most scenic and
top hill walking areas in
England. Coniston is 8 miles
southwest, and Hawkshead 5 miles
southwest. The village of
Rydal is only 2 miles north,
and Grasmere 4
miles north, both with
William Wordsworth
connections. Regular buses
connect all these places.
Ambleside has a good
selection of hotels,
B&Bs, self catering, bar
diners, and one of the top
selections of restaurants in
the Lake District.
There are three parks in
Ambleside, with White Platts
Recreation Ground being the
most used for its bowling,
tennis, golf, and putting.
Rothay Park is situated
behind St Mary's Church, with
children's play, jogging, and
games areas. Borrans Park is
situated on the south side of
Ambleside, close to the
Waterhead Pier, a popular
place for laying around on
sunny days and with the
remains of a Roman Fort.
Hill walking is popular
with 3 good routes from the
town centre to the 734ft Todd
Crag via the River Rothay
Stepping Stones, one of the
top photo spots in England,
the 1,581ft Wansfell Pike,
and the tough horseshoe loup
round the 2,864ft Fairfield.
The 2,414ft Langdale Pikes
are 7 miles west, and the
2,634ft Old Man of Coniston 8
miles southwest. Hiking
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Popular walking routes
with paths are north to
Grasmere past Rydal Water and
Grasmere Lake, and down the
west side of Lake Windermere
to Wray Castle.
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