How far is it from Waterhead to Ambleside?

The distance between Waterhead and Ambleside is 2 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Waterhead to Ambleside?

The drive from Waterhead to Ambleside takes approximately 5 min by car.

What is the best route from Waterhead to Ambleside?

The fastest route from Waterhead to Ambleside covers 2 mi with a driving time of approximately 5 min.

Which direction is Ambleside from Waterhead?

Ambleside lies roughly to the north of Waterhead.

Are there charging stations between Waterhead and Ambleside?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Waterhead to Ambleside, including Low Fold Car Park, Ambleside (50 kW); Victoria Street, Windermere (50 kW); 23 Church St, Windermere (22 kW). Charging points on this route: 35.

Waterhead Ambleside

Distance: 2 miDuration: 5 min

Driving from Waterhead to Ambleside takes about 5 min via A5075. The distance is 2 mi. The straight-line distance is 1 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions7 · 2 mi

1 Depart onto MacIver Lane 78 yd
2 Turn right onto Borrans Road 1 mi
3 Continue straight onto Rothay Road 1 mi
4 Turn left onto Compston Road 1 mi
5 Turn right onto Rydal Road 122 yd
6 Turn left 100 yd
7 Arrive right

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The return trip from Ambleside to Waterhead covers roughly the same distance, 2 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

35 chargers

Low Fold Car Park, AmblesideLow Fold Car Park, Ambleside, LA22 0DN50 kW
Victoria Street, WindermereVictoria Street, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1QA50 kW
23 Church St, Windermere23 Church St, Windermere , LA23 3DF22 kW
AmblesideAmbleside, LA22 0EH22 kW
Crook Road, KendalCrook Road, Kendal, LA8 8LX22 kW

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Ambleside → Cunsey9 mi · 20 min Ambleside → Meal Bank, Cumbria14 mi · 30 min Ambleside → Meathop19 mi · 35 min Ambleside → Thickholme5 mi · 10 min Ambleside → Windermere5 mi · 15 min Ambleside → Thwaite Head12 mi · 25 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 3 November 2026.

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How far is it from Waterhead to Ambleside?: The distance between Waterhead and Ambleside is 2 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Waterhead to Ambleside?: The drive from Waterhead to Ambleside takes approximately 5 min by car.
What is the best route from Waterhead to Ambleside?: The fastest route from Waterhead to Ambleside covers 2 mi with a driving time of approximately 5 min.
Which direction is Ambleside from Waterhead?: Ambleside lies roughly to the north of Waterhead.
Are there charging stations between Waterhead and Ambleside?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Waterhead to Ambleside, including Low Fold Car Park, Ambleside (50 kW); Victoria Street, Windermere (50 kW); 23 Church St, Windermere (22 kW). Charging points on this route: 35.

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