The Lake District is best known for its lakes but there is also a phenomenal amount of walking that can be enjoyed by all abilities. It is easy to find something suitable for all abilities, ranging from a gentle ramble, a mountain walk or an exhilarating high-level traverse.

Although the area is relatively small, Cumbria is home to England's only five peaks over 900 metres high. Scarfell Pike is the highest mountain in England and is within the Lake District National Park. The area is also famous for its mountaineering opportunities as it is the centre of English rock climbing and the country's most popular upland walking area. It is also possible to escape the stresses and strains of everyday life and discover truly wild and secluded landscapes that are rarely visited by walkers. There are lots of places for the more experienced walker to enjoy, from isolated tarns, windswept summits, rushing streams, lofty ridges and sheer crags.

The views of the lakes and mountains can be enjoyed from the Ambleside Guest House, The Old Vicarage. It is only two minutes from Ambleside town centre which means Grasmere, Windermere and Keswick are all within easy reach.

It is possible to walk straight from the Ambleside B&B onto the Lakeland Fells to enjoy stunning views of the Lake District landscape. This location also makes it easy to walk to the pier for boat trips to Bowness-on-Windermere and Lakeside.

As well as the comfortable and relaxing Ambleside B&B accommodation, the guest house has its own swimming pool. Along with a hot tub, sauna, guest lounge and extensive terrace, this will take you beyond a standard Ambleside Bed and Breakfast experience. It is also an opportunity to relax, unwind and soak sore feet after a day of walking and enjoying the beautiful views of the area.

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