Location: Ambleside
Top Things to do in Ambleside
The 8 Best Things to do Good for Big Groups in Ambleside, England
Ambleside is a town in Cumbria, in North West England. Historically within the county of Westmorland, it is situated at the head of Windermere, England's largest water. The town is within the Lake District National Park.
Restaurants in Ambleside
1. Loughrigg Fell
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 597 reviews
Reviewed By mgsnorwich - Norwich, United Kingdom
From Skelwith Bridge follow the footpath round Loughrigg Tarn to the Grasmere road and then take the footpath on the right to Loughrigg Terrace where you are rewarded with a panoramic view over Grasmere. There is a path down to the waterside but continue on the terrace down to the waterside path round Rydal Water. When you come to the road turn right and follow the road by the river until it turns sharply left at which point leave the road and climb up a steep path to the shoulder of Loughrigg whence the path goes all the way back down to Skelwith. The”Loughrigg Round” is an excellent half day’s walk.
2. Mountain Journeys
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 226 reviews
Mountain adventures are our speciality. Whether it be Family Adventure, Guided Walk, Navigation course, Rock Climbing, Rock Scrambling, Gorge Scrambling, Canyoning, Abseiling, or any combination of these, we’re here to help ensure you experience the very best of Lakeland's great outdoors. Single day walk or longer itineraries, we can build a bespoke package that's just for you.
3. Graythwaite Adventure
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 106 reviews
Graythwaite Adventure offers a range of country sports and adventure activities, including 4x4 off road driving on the Lake District’s only purpose built BORDA approved course, clay pigeon shooting, archery, canoeing, sit on top kayaks, paddleboarding, bushcraft and more on the private 5,000 acre estate on the shores of Lake Windermere, perfect for families, groups and corporate events. Winners of the Cumbria Tourism Experience of the Year 2019 Award.
4. Hayley Webb Mountain Adventures
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 55 reviews
I am a qualified summer and winter mountain leader providing bespoke, fun adventure days for all ages. Based in Hesket Newmarket in the Northern Lake District, guided mountain walks, navigation courses, wild camping, via ferrata, ghyll scrambling and international trekking trips are some of the activities on offer. Group walks and private bespoke days available. Check out my Facebook for open events available to book onto, or contact me for your personal adventures alone or with friends and family.
5. Grizedale Forest
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 940 reviews
Scenic forest located in England's Lake District that serves as a recreation center for hiking and mountain biking, plus an outdoor "art museum" with numerous sculptures scattered throughout the forest.
Reviewed By 758kristenc - London, United Kingdom
This place is fantastic! There are a huge range of activities and trails to explore - bikes to hire, a children's play area, informative staff, basic cafe, Go Ape centre, fabulous pottery and printmaking businesses, art displays, and gorgeous natural attractions. With four hard-to-please London teenagers, it was touch and go as to whether they would be entertained by a day in 'the outdoors' but we chose the orienteering course and they spent a fabulous couple of hours, getting somewhat lost, but then finding their way back. Super that you can bring your dog and let them off-lead. It's a beautiful place with well-marked trails and differing levels of challenge depending on your fitness/time-constraints. Parking isn't cheap (£8 for the day) but it is plentiful. We brought a packed lunch and enjoyed ice-cream/drinks only at the cafe. As in all these places, the food is average and overpriced, but at least there are options if you don't have enough with you! I thoroughly recommend the forest for a great day out (with or without dog and/or children). Had the children not got lost on the orienteering course, we could have done another walk and also a Go Ape adventure.
6. Waterhead Pier
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 524 reviews
Reviewed By tcgGlasgow - Glasgow, United Kingdom
Went for the weekend, our forth/fifth visit and will come back next year for a week. If you like walking and the outdoors there is plenty to. You don't have to go up the hills. A nice gentle walk is from Waterside, get the walkers ferry ticket and go over to Bray Castle, a 4 mile walk will take you to Ferry House. A small Ferry will then take you to Bowness. When finished, get the ferry back to Ambleside. Nice day out. If you book the ferry online, you save £1.20 per adult ticket. Just remember to pick up your ticket before boarding
7. Go Ape Grizedale
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 771 reviews
Our adventure near Hawkshead (the jewel in our crown) has always proved a popular day out. Built on a side of a hill, it feels seriously high. And that's because it is. Enjoy our epic Tree Top Adventure in the Lakes. Swinging through the canopy, wiping out at the bottom of zip wires and going on an adventure brings people together like nothing else we've ever seen. It really does. You'll fly 200 metres across the top of the Grizedale Beck and marvel at the forest canopy 18 metres up a magnificent Douglas Fir. You and your tribe can expect the ultimate adventure at Grizedale. You can get off the beaten track and enjoy our NEW forest adventure with Go Ape Forest Segway - an epic experience with a down to earth twist. And Grizedale Forest is also home to our Tree Top Junior Adventure for Tiny Tarzans. Release your little monkeys onto a Go Ape course designed for them. No one loves adventure more than kids! Zip Trekking Adventure is a brand NEW experience. The course is a network of seven tandem zip lines that traverse the sky-scraping Douglas Firs at Grizedale Forest, providing customers with an exhilarating experience of flying way above the forest floor, and seeing the area in a completely new way. Please arrive 15 minutes before Zip Trekking Adventure.
Reviewed By 308grahamn - Leamington Spa, United Kingdom
Although it rained from the moment we arrived to when we left we had great fun doing the Treetop Challenge and then on a Segway for a trip around the amazing forrest. The family all had great fun!
8. Raw War Paintball
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 23 reviews
Situated in the Heart of The English Lake District at Carrwood, Aspatria, Wigton. Seven Action Packed and surreal Paintball Courses and a huge range of scenarios. Designed and operated by Ex Military We run the sessions with great humour and encouragement which makes for a thoroughly enjoyable Day. We have operated Raw War for 18 years, hosting funny birthday sessions for young teenagers including mad mums & dads letting off steam to providing realistic situational experiences to the Armed Police Forces and the Military. What ever the occasion we are there to give you great experience. We also operate Raw War Airsoft which is the only club of its kind in Cumbria. Raw War Battlefield Archery is our latest activity which is great for large groups, you don't get painted up and the bruises either.
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