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    A view over Windermere lake from Fell Foot Point
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    Windermere and Ambleside
    In the Lake District National Park, around the eastern side of Windermere Lake
    Prehistory  House  Church or chapel  Industrial heritage  Garden  Park  Farm  Iconic views or viewpoints  Hills or mountains  River or estuary 
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    Beautiful Lake District walking country around Lake Windermere, with spectacular views and a variety of historic and cultural places of interest to visit
     
    • Troutbeck Park Farm was once owned by Beatrix Potter
    • Ambleside Roman Fort
    • Lakeshore access at Cockshott Point, Millerground and Jenkins field near Waterhead
    • Network of footpaths from Ambleside to Troutbeck Valley offering high-level views
    • Educational school group visits can be arranged at St Catherine's
    • Visit Bridge House, built on top of a small bridge for tax evasion purposes and now a National Trust information centre
    Stagshaw Garden and Skelghyll Woods
    A stream tumbling through Stagshaw Garden in Windermere
    Beautiful gardens with a fine collection of shrubs, including rhododendrons, azaleas and camellias. Take a walk around the delightful Skelghyll Woods, or wander up to Jenkins Crag, recently voted the Lakelands most romantic viewpoint. Located just off the main path through the wood, you'll find some of the tallest conifers in Cumbria here. Watch out for the steep and unprotected drop at the front. NY380029
    Ambleside Roman Fort
    Nestled on the shores of Lake Windermere, you'll find the remains of a fort which was once a major distribution and communication centre for the Roman army during the conquest of northern Britain. NY372036
    		 The Roman Fort at Ambleside
    Millerground
    A view through the sunny woods at Millerground
    Enjoy a scenic stroll around Millerground, with its picturesque woodlands, babbling stream and beautiful lakeshore with easy access. SD403987
    Cockshott Point
    This very accessible and quiet area is perfect for gentle circular walks on grazing land and provides wonderful access to the lakeshore. SD396965
    		 Boats at Cockshott point
    Post Knott
    A view over Post Knott with boats moored in the distance
    There is a magnificent viewpoint here offering vistas of the surrounding fells and lakes, accessed via a steep footpath close to Bowness-on-Windermere village. SD406965

    Contact details
    Eastern Valleys Property Office
    St Catherine's, Patterdale Road
    Windermere
    Cumbria LA23 1NH

    01539446027 (General Enquiries)
    01539432617 (Bridge House)

    Email: windermere@nationaltrust.org.uk


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