|
Ambleside is a
scenic town at the north end
of Lake Windermere, 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, 5 miles
south, and Lakeside at
the south end of Lake
Windermere, 12 miles south.
There is a shuttle bus that
runs between Ambleside centre
and the Waterhead Pier, 1
mile in distance. Cumbria
Page & Map
For Images on Mobile swipe
right
51 Large Images of
Ambleside
HD Video Slide of
Ambleside
Ambleside is also the
gateway to the Langdale
Valley, 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 behind St
Mary's Church, with
children's play, jogging, and
games areas.
Borrans Park is on the
south side of Ambleside,
close to the Waterhead Pier,
a popular place for laying
around on sunny days, also
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
Page.
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.
|
