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Ancient Ambleside and Waterhead Self-Guided Lake District Tour

Windermere, England
  • 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
  • Offered in: English

Overview

    What's Included

    • Lifetime access to this tour in English
    • App for Android and iOS
    • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
    • Smartphone and headphones
    • Transportation
    • Food and drink

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • Rydal Road
      Rydal Rd, Ambleside LA22 9BS, UK

      The old Market Cross, Rydal Road, Ambleside, LA22 9BS. In the centre of Ambleside town, outside The Crux of Ambleside which is a tourist information, gift shop and post office.

    End point

    • Ambleside Pier
      Ambleside LA22 0EX, UK

      The tour ends at Ambleside Pier with a stunning view over Waterhead bay and surroundings.

    Arranged start time

    Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
    • 03/14/2024 - 05/13/2027

      Monday - Sunday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM

    Itinerary

    The Bridge House (Pass By)

    Armitt Library & Museum Centre (Pass By)

    Ambleside (Pass By)

    St Anne's Chapel (Pass By)

    LA22 0BU (Pass By)

    White Platts Recreation Ground (Pass By)

    St Mary's Church, Ambleside (Pass By)

    Ambleside Roman Fort (Pass By)

    Borrans Park (Pass By)

    Ambleside Pier (Pass By)

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

    Reviews

    4.3
    based on 6 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

    Ambleside audio tour

    Debbie_B, Mar 2026
    The audio tour was a great way to explore Ambleside and learn about its history. Very easy to use and clear to listen to.

    Full control of the tour time

    Roxanne_H, Aug 2025
    This was a great audio tour, we could wander off track by pausing and take it at our own pace. The location tracking is fantastic as you don't need to remember which point you're at, it's automatically played when you reach the point. Plus it gives you a free tour to use later.

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    per person

    up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

    Book ahead!
    On average, this is booked 31 days in advance.

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