Travel Guide Ambleside

2,600 inhabitants. The Romans were not mistaken: in the 1st century AD, they had already spotted Ambleside to build the fort of Gavala, in the heart of the Lake District. Surrounded by the mountains and on the northern shores of Lake Windermere, this city is the ideal place for an extended stay or a simple visit in the heart of the park. You can enjoy its wilderness and enchanting nature while keeping close to pubs, restaurants and shops. After all, it is no coincidence that the University of Cumbria has set up one of its campuses here, where you can learn how to become a hiking guide...Langdale: The Langdale Valley is one of the most wonderful and striking places to discover in England. And yet, it does not have a lake or even a major village. Its charm lies in its bumpy and mysterious peaks, almost worrying, like the legendary Langdale Pikes. It is divided into two parts, Great Langdale in the north and Little Langdale in the south.