Places to visit near Ambleside - Ullswater Lake

Ullswater is a narrow 'ribbon lake' formed after the last ice age. It is fed by mountain streams and drained by the river Eamont, the waters link with the Irish Sea and are an important gateway for breeding salmon. Surrounded by Helvellyn (950m) and Catstycam at the south-western end of the valley, Ullswater lake is 12 km long and 0.8 km wide and it's dark still waters have a maximum depth of 62 m. You can drive from Ambleside to Glenridding and take a cruise on the lake with Ullswater Steamers. You can either enjoy the lake from the boat or get off at one of the piers and walk back. There are several popular walks around the lake,  the 9 km Pooley Bridge walk, the 5 km Hallin Fell Circular walk, the 11 km Howtown - Glenridding walk or the 3 km Lanty's tarn Circular walk. Glenridding was once the most important mining village in Britain with exceptionally high silver content - around 15-30 ounces per tone of ore. At the other end of the lake is the beautiful village Pooley Bridge. Built around the 16th century, the village is buzzing tourist destination with stunning views over the lake. Ullswater lake is linked to the Arthurian legend and often referred as "The Dark Lake" The ancient woodlands around are habitat of some of England's rarest birds and mammals: red breasted merganser, nuthatch, peregrine falcon, red squirrel and otter.

Ambleside - the heart of Lake District

Ambleside is a charming little town in the heart of Lake District with predominantly Victorian architecture and very friendly people. Accommodation in Ambleside is plenty and varied. You can choose a room in a guest house or bed and breakfast, we have two hostels, caravan parks, camping sites and loads of hotels. A perfect base for walkers and cyclists, Ambleside is also a great destination for family holidays or romantic getaways. If you like to party, don't hesitate and book your room...There is always loads going on here - traditional bars with life music, quizzes and the biggest selection of local ales. Ambleside is a paradise for outdoor clothing, footwear and equipment with great bargains all year round. Ambleside is also famous for it's passion for food. Ambleside restaurants offer divine selection of meals for every taste. There are many historical buildings and places to see in and around Ambleside and of course, the most important of all - the magnificent Lake District scenery...

Climbing near Ambleside - Langdale Valley

Ambleside is a great base for many outdoor activities. There are many walks with different length and difficulty, interesting caves to be explored, the biggest lake in England, Windermere, can offer variety of water sports, and of course, if you are a fan of climbing and abseiling, we can definitely offer some good challenges here.Finding accommodation in Ambleside is very easy as well.

One of the most popular crags for beginners is Lower Scout crag situated in the picturesque Langdale Valley (15 minutes by car from Ambleside). Lower Scout crag is easily accessible and has relatively modest grades of route. If you are a professional climber, you can find tougher routes on much higher rocks near Great Langdale. The best way to end your climbing adventure is by visiting one of the many nearby pubs and enjoy some local food and ale whilst admiring the wonderful views of the Langdale Pikes, Bowfell and Crinkle Crags.

Fishing in Ambleside - a piece of heaven to share

 

 

The Lake District

The Lake District National Park is the second largest and the most visited national park in the UK. It is situated in The Lake District, within the county of Cumbria, with total area of 2,292 km²

The Lake District, or simply The Lakes, is slightly larger than the national park. It is famous for it's outstanding landscapes, the highest mountain in England - Sca fell Pike, the longest lake - Windermere and the deepest one - Wastwater. From magnificent fells, valleys and lakes, woodlands and farmlands to Roman forts and beautiful Victorian buildings, the charm of The Lakes is not so easy to describe so I am leaving this task to the poets and photographers.