Ambleside Walking Tour by Cumbria Tourist Guides

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On our walk the the history of Ambleside started with the Romans. They built their fort Galava in a very spectacular location on the shores of Windermere at the confluence of the Rivers Brathay and Rothay, surrounded by the mountainous amphitheatre of Wansfell, Loughrigg and the Fairfield Horseshoe.

You can discover Old Ambleside where the Vikings first settled and the 600 year milling history started, centring around the spectacular Stock Ghyll with its 70' Force (waterfall). Find out more about the tiny iconic Bridge house and the historical rush bearing ceremony still commemorated annually at the beautiful St Marys Church. Visitors are encouraged to make a voluntary donation to the church if they visit the interior.

The Market Cross, situated near the Salutation Hotel provokes memories of the first Market Charter and the old Market Area reminds you of Turnpike roads and Inns with the hustle and bustle of trade and early Tourism.

Weaving your way through the town discover Ambleside's special connection with William Wordsworth, sculptress Josefina de Vasconcellos, artist Kurt Schwitters, educationalist Charlotte Mason and Victorian journalist Harriet Martineau. John Ruskin, Beatrix Potter, John Kelsick and the Armitt Sisters also played their part in Ambleside's history and left their legacy .

Please be aware there are some steep streets and narrow pavements and some sections of the walk where there is two-way traffic but no pavements.

Scheduled public walks have been replaced with bespoke group options to meet visitor demand. All walks will be 1.5 - 2 hours long. The meeting place of the walk will be at the Market Cross or at the Waterhead Pier depending on the route chosen tbc.

Join a qualified Cumbria Blue Badge Guide and discover what makes Ambleside so special.
For enquiries and a quote please email info@cumbriatouristguides.org 

Please state the required date, time, and group size , including the number of children under 14.

Enquiries are welcome from  families, friendship groups and from organisations. Group size is limited to 20, but if there is demand a second guide will be sourced.

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