About Ambleside

Ambleside sits at Windermere's northern tip, accessed via the A591 from Kendal or the M6's Junction 36. The town serves as the Lake District's main hub, with routes radiating to Grasmere, Coniston, and Keswick. Expect busy periods during summer and school holidays when the narrow streets struggle with tourist traffic. The quirky Bridge House, a tiny 17th-century building spanning Stock Ghyll, houses the National Trust's information centre.

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Ambleside is in England, at 54.433, -2.962 - about 18 km north-west of Bonning Gate.

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EV Chargers in Ambleside

• Low Fold Car Park, AmblesideLow Fold Car Park, Ambleside, LA22 0DN50 kW
• A591, AmblesideA591, Ambleside, England, LA23 1LP7 kW
• Haven Cottage, AmblesideHaven Cottage, Ambleside, LA22 9AY7 kW
• Lake Road, AmblesideLake Road, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9BX7 kW
• Grasmere, AmblesideGrasmere, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9QW3 kW

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