Train

Trains from London Euston usually require one change at Oxenholme Lake District or Lancaster. The bus from Windermere to Ambleside departs from the train station and takes 15 minutes. The 599 bus goes about every 20 minutes during the day. The 555 and 516 also cover the route but more infrequently. A taxi from the train station to Ambleside costs about £16.

By Car

Ambleside is a 5 hour drive from central London. Rydal Road Car Park (LA22 9AY) is the most central long-stay car park. It can be busy in peak season.

Sometimes, we can get so caught up in reaching our destination that we forget to take in our surroundings. When in fact, some of the best moments on a walk are the ones spent not walking. It is not until you stop and look a little closer, that you truly see the magic of where you are.
Our hikes are not about how fast you walk, but about how much you take in. We share these beautiful trails with an abundance of wildlife and there’s always something to marvel at – so long as you take the time to look around.

Badgers are in more than just the name of this traditional cosy pub – most nights they come to feed under the trees at the back of the pub and they even have a live, online ‘Badgercam’ set up in partnership with Cumbria Wildlife Trust, with which you can keep track of their visits. The Badger Bar is part of the Glen Rothay Hotel, a very interesting building with parts dating from the 17th century – the wood-panelled dining room off the bar is the earliest part. Delicate, gothic windows and much else were added in the 19th century and even later additions make for a remarkably higgledy-piggledy building and a great pub!