mountain pass
Kirkstone Pass
The Lake District's highest motor road, topped by an ancient inn and sweeping views over Brothers Water.
4 km · about 10 min drive
England, United Kingdom · Europe
Ambleside works well as a base: 15 minutes from Windermere, 6km from Lake Windermere.
Ambleside is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 2,529, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Ambleside sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Ambleside to your route.
Ambleside is a town in the civil parish of Lakes and the Westmorland and Furness district of Cumbria, England. Within the boundaries of the historic county of Westmorland and located in the Lake District National Park, the town sits at the head of Windermere, England's largest natural lake. In 2022 the built up areaRead more
had an estimated population of 2,586.
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Ambleside is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 54.4326 latitude, -2.9617 longitude.
Ambleside has a population of approximately 2,529 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.
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Full driving guide for United Kingdom8 notable places within an hour's drive.
mountain pass
The Lake District's highest motor road, topped by an ancient inn and sweeping views over Brothers Water.
4 km · about 10 min drive
natural wonder
England's largest natural lake, stretching over 10 miles through the heart of the Lake District with stunning mountain backdrops.
6 km · about 10 min drive
national park
England's largest national park with dramatic lakes, rugged fells, and literary heritage of Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter.
9 km · about 15 min drive
scenic viewpoint
England's third highest peak at 950m, famous for the knife-edge ridge of Striding Edge and sweeping views across the Lake District.
11 km · about 20 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A wild mountain pass connecting the Langdale and Duddon valleys with panoramic views of the central Lake District fells.
11 km · about 20 min drive
scenic viewpoint
England's steepest road pass with gradients up to 33%, offering spectacular views of the Eskdale valley and surrounding Lakeland fells.
14 km · about 25 min drive
famous road
England's steepest road with gradients of 1-in-3, a white-knuckle single-track pass through the Lake District with a Roman fort at the top.
15 km · about 30 min drive
scenic viewpoint
England's highest mountain at 978m, a challenging ascent rewarded with panoramic views stretching to Scotland, Wales and the Isle of Man.
16 km · about 20 min drive
April to October
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