About Ambleside and area

Ambleside, for all new visitors, is the centre of the Lake District. Every direction from Ambleside is a new experience, you never need to retrace your steps.

We have varied restaurants, from Indian to vegetarian, we have three cinema venues, live music at weekends, doctors, dentists, opticians and churches of all denominations.

Nothing is further than 10 minutes walk from Long Crag; even the bus stops are only 150 yards from the drive end, your car need never move!

Visit Ambleside online for useful local information.

Local puplic transport information available here.

Ambleside – the place for all seasons!