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Ambleside

About Ambleside

At the head of Lake Windermere and the foot of Kirkstone Pass, there’s a pastime for everyone. Ambleside is a bustling market town great for cafes, walking and climbing equipment. With Waterhead pier connecting visitors to the Lake, catch the steamer for a leisurely boat ride or hire a boat.

The town is bursting with traditional pubs, tea shops, and award winning restaurants.

Scenic buses in Ambleside

Bowness & Windermere to Grasmere – open-top Lakesider 599 from Stagecoach in Cumbria

Lakesider 599

Bowness & Windermere to Grasmere

Discover unrivalled views along the shores of lake Windermere from the elevated seating of an open top double decker bus.

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Lancaster to Keswick via Kendal & Windermere – The Lakes Connection 555 from Stagecoach in Cumbria

Lakes Connection 555

Lancaster to Kendal & Keswick

Travel through the heart of the Lake District on the Lakes Connection 555 - up to every 30 mins during the peak of Summer.

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