Ambleside

No. 3 of 6 bases in the Lake District, with 1,362 ranked places within 15 km.

Getting around without a car

5 bus stops within 400 m; boats from Ambleside Waterhead Ferry Landing.NaPTAN, checked 2026-10-30

Within reach

Ranked for any trip. Straight line of 15 km until travel times load.
No. 1
Dove CottageGrade I listed, in GrasmereHistory and heritage
No. 2
Hill TopGrade II* listed, 5.2 km from Windermere and BownessHistory and heritage
No. 3
BrantwoodGrade II* listed, 2.0 km from ConistonHistory and heritage
No. 4
Hawkshead Grammar SchoolGrade II* listed, 6.9 km from AmblesideHistory and heritage
No. 5
Wray CastleGrade II* listed, 3.5 km from AmblesideHistory and heritage
No. 6
BlackwellGrade I listed, 4.2 km from Windermere and BownessHistory and heritage
No. 7
TownendGrade II* listed, 3.7 km from Windermere and BownessHistory and heritage
No. 8
Britannia Inn2.9 km from GrasmereFood and pubs
No. 9
Storrs Hall HotelGrade II* listed, 4.9 km from Windermere and BownessHistory and heritage
No. 10
Helvellyn7.5 km from GrasmereHikes and fells
No. 11
Bridge HouseGrade I listed, in AmblesideHistory and heritage
No. 12
Rydal MountGrade I listed, 2.2 km from AmblesideHistory and heritage
No. 13
The Ruskin Museumin ConistonHistory and heritage
No. 14
Low Graythwaite HallGrade II* listed, 8.7 km from Windermere and BownessHistory and heritage
No. 15
Crown Innin ConistonFood and pubs
No. 16
Queen's Head Hotel5.2 km from Windermere and BownessFood and pubs
No. 17
Windermere Wine Storein Windermere and BownessFood and pubs
No. 18
Golden Rulein AmblesideFood and pubs
No. 19
Mortal Man4.9 km from Windermere and BownessFood and pubs
No. 20
The Drunken Duck4.1 km from AmblesideFood and pubs
No. 21
The Ship Innin ConistonFood and pubs
No. 22
The Flying Fleecein AmblesideFood and pubs
No. 23
Three Shires Inn4.7 km from GrasmereFood and pubs
No. 24
Red Screes4.7 km from AmblesideHikes and fells