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Ambleside

Where to meet: The Bridge House, Ambleside
Postcode:  LA22 9AN
Grid Reference: NY 376 046


Directions

The Bridge House is easily found in Ambleside Village, on the A591 Rydal Road, just north of the centre of the village towards the Rydal Road Car Park and the mini roundabout. The  Bridge House will be found on the left of the road, opposite the SR Cunninghams / Jack Wolfskin shop.

The Bridge House, a small house built on a bridge over the beck is now a National Trust gift shop, we will meet outside the shop.


Bus Services

Ambleside is well served by buses, the main bus stop in Ambleside is 5 minutes walk away from the meet point.

  • The 555 bus runs between Kendal and Keswick, passing through Windermere and Grasmere
  • The 599 runs regularly through the summer months from Bowness, Windermere and Grasmere
  • The 516 runs between Ambleside and the Langdale Valley
  • The 505 runs between Coniston and Ambleside, via Hawkshead

Stagecoach bus timetables can be viewed here


  1. Descending from Scafell Pike

    24 Peak Challenge

    £175.00

    Difficulty:
    Exposure:
    Distance: 50km / 32 miles
    Ascent: 4000m / 13000ft
    Duration: 2 days
    Maximum Group Ratio: 10:1

    A very long walk over rough ground, a great very hard challenge event

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  2. Ambleside Walking Weekend

    Regular Price: £50.00

    Special Price £45.00

    Difficulty:
    Exposure:
    Distance: Up to 17km / 11 miles per day
    Ascent: 1110m / 3400ft per day
    Duration: 2 days
    Maximum Group Ratio: 10:1

    Two days of great walking on the high fells above Ambleside, including The Fairfield Horseshoe,a classic Lakeland mountain day

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  3. On the High Street Roman Road

    High Street Roman Road

    £35.00

    Difficulty:
    Exposure:
    Distance: 37km / 23 miles
    Ascent: 900m / 3000ft
    Duration: 12 hours
    Maximum Group Ratio: 10:1

    A long walk, similar in difficulty to the Yorkshire 3 Peaks, on good paths throughout

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  4. Langdale Valley Walk

    £25.00

    Difficulty:
    Exposure:
    Distance: 11km / 7 miles
    Ascent: 100m / 300ft
    Duration: 5 hours
    Maximum Group Ratio: 12:1

    A low level walk on good paths amid the wonderful scenery of the Langdale Valley

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  5. Loughrigg Evening Walk

    £25.00

    Difficulty:
    Exposure:
    Distance: 9km / 5.5 miles
    Ascent: 425m / 1000ft
    Duration: 4 hours
    Maximum Group Ratio: 12:1

    One of the most rewarding lower fells in the Lake District, a rambling fell with stunning views throughout

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  6. Loughrigg from Ambleside

    £25.00

    Difficulty:
    Exposure:
    Distance: 9km / 5.5 miles
    Ascent: 425m / 1000ft
    Duration: 4 hours
    Maximum Group Ratio: 12:1

    One of the most rewarding lower fells in the Lake District, a rambling fell with stunning views throughout

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  7. On the summit of Red Screes

    Red Screes from Ambleside

    £25.00

    Difficulty:
    Exposure:
    Distance: 16.5km / 10 miles
    Ascent: 1000m / 3300ft
    Duration: 7 hours
    Maximum Group Ratio: 10:1

    A long steady climb up to Red Screes on good paths with stunning views over south Lakeland and Brothers Water

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  8. High Raise in sunshine

    The Cross Lakeland Challenge

    £125.00

    Difficulty:
    Exposure:
    Distance: 50km / 31 miles
    Ascent: 2300m / 7500ft
    Duration: 2 days
    Minimum / Maximum Group Ratio: 3:1 / 10:1

    A long walk, crossing the Lake District from East to West, from Wasdale Head to Wasdale Head

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  9. The Fairfield Horseshoe from Heron Pike

    The Fairfield Horseshoe

    £25.00

    Difficulty:
    Exposure:
    Distance: 17km / 11 miles
    Ascent: 1110m / 3400ft
    Duration: 7 hours
    Maximum Group Ratio: 10:1

    On of the classic Lake District horseshoe walks, a long walk with little exposure, easy underfoot

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  10. On the summit of Wansfell Pike looking towards Windermere

    Wansfell from Ambleside

    £25.00

    Difficulty:
    Exposure:
    Distance: 12km / 7.5 miles
    Ascent: 640m / 2100ft
    Duration: 5 hours
    Maximum Group Ratio: 12:1

    A short steep start then a gentle walk, great views over Windermere throughout

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