Ambleside

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spikeyhead

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17,358 posts

198 months

Saturday 10th June 2017
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I'm heading up to Ambleside shortly

What's to see and do? Places to eat and drink, best walking?

Anyone have any recommendations?

Earthdweller

13,607 posts

127 months

Saturday 10th June 2017
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I'm not altogether sure you are serious

Ambleside along with Bowness is the epicentre of the Lakes

Very busy ., everything from chip shops to Michelin stars

Trendy bars to old fashioned cosy pubs

Little hills and some quite big hills


I'd suggest TripAdvisor may be your friend as without knowing you it would be hard to Know what to advise

spikeyhead

Original Poster:

17,358 posts

198 months

Sunday 11th June 2017
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I'm after some recent local knowledge, especially regarding restaurants and pubs. Walks I can sort out from the interweb and they don't change much from year to year.

But eating out is a different matter. I've done a few Michelin starred restaurants and wouldn't mind eating at others, but it's also useful to know if any of the pubs serve great food or are just microwaving Brakes Bros offerings. It's also useful to know if there is anywhere that should be avoided.


Lotobear

6,389 posts

129 months

Friday 16th June 2017
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...I would personally avoid the Ambleside honeypot and it's pubs.

For posh try the Gilpin Lodge between Windermere and Kendal. Pubs wise, the Mason Arms at Cartmell Fell is not as good as it used to be but has one of the best veiws in the Lakes, The nearby Hare and Hounds Bowland Bridge, the Brown Horse near Winster also good.

A little further afield the Hawkshead Beer Hall at Staveley is superb and the Eagle and Child at Staveley is also very good.

Britannia at Elterwater - okay but busy and food average. Nearby however the Three Shires is great.

Go to Eskdale for the real Lakes - fantastic pubs, quiet and beautiful. Broughton in Furness even better - unspoilt and wonderfull pubs but keep it to yourself!!

VTECMatt

1,176 posts

239 months

Friday 23rd June 2017
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I live up here, don't go out much these days but this year been to Gilpin Spice for Asian food, really liked Forest Side too, both have one star. Fizzy Tarte is good for a sandwich and cocktail or afternoon tea, posh cafe essentially that turns into a bar in the evening.

I have walked most of the Fells, mostly in the North so if you want any help let me know.

Edited by VTECMatt on Friday 23 June 21:10