Ambleside Best Views

9 Waterhead, Ambleside

At the head of Windermere is the market town of Ambleside. Waterhead is a short walk from the centre of the town and is the perfect place to relax by the lake. Venture on to the water by boat and to get the best views of the surrounding valleys and fells.

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Start Borrans Road car park
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Park in the main car park at Waterhead and simply cross the road! You can hire a boat or take a cruise on Windermere from here.

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10 Bridge House, Ambleside

One of Lakeland’s iconic buildings, although its origins are a little obscure. It seems to have been built in the 17th Century by a local family, partly as a bridge into their orchards, and partly as a store for the apples. 

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Start Market Cross
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From the Market Cross in Ambleside town centre, cross the road and walk down towards the traffic lights, crossing the road again and bearing right. Bridge House is on the left past the Apple Pie bakery.

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