Activities at Ambleside

Waterhead, Ambleside from above
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Walking

Things to see and do in Ambleside

Ambleside, Cumbria

Visit the charmingly small Bridge House, take a walk in Stagshaw Garden or Skelghyll Woods, and picnic on the shores of Lake Windermere.

Stagshaw Garden
Walking trail

Explore from Waterhead

Ambleside, Cumbria

A short walk from Waterhead will bring you to Skelghyll Woods and Jenkins Field where you can explore woodlands, trees and paddle in Windemere.

  • Easy
  • 1 hour
  • 1.0 mile (1.6km)
Woman and child walking along a path
Walking trail

Ambleside Common Wood Walk

Ambleside, Cumbria

Follow the trail and discover a variety of wildlife habitats, the babbling beck and hazel coppice.

  • Easy
  • 1 hour
  • 1.35 miles (2.2km)
The starter post of the tree trail walk
Walking trail

Ambleside Champion Tree Trail

Ambleside, Cumbria

Search for the tallest tree in Cumbria as you follow this circular walk through the woods.

  • Easy
  • 45 mins
  • 0.75 miles (1.2km)
A view of Windermere from Post Knott
Walking trail

Post Knott, Windermere Views Walk

Ambleside, Cumbria

Enjoy stunning views of Windermere whilst walking through the central fells of the Lake District.

  • Moderate
  • 1 hour
  • 1.5 miles (2.4km)