General
Information
Situated at the northern end
of lake Windermere , Ambleside is a convenient base for touring the
central lakes, with Grasmere and the Langdale Valleys a short distance
away.
Ambleside is a thriving community throughout the year. Compact in
size set against a fine mountain backdrop.
Shopping facilities are suitable for all basic needs. Ambleside is
noted for its climbing fraternity with numerous shops to meet the
needs of climbers and fell walkers alike.
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How
to get there
By road follow the A591 north out of Windermere for about 4 miles.
By rail to the terminus in Windermere, then by bus 555 to Ambleside
and beyond to Grasmere and Keswick.
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Useful Contacts
Hospitals
Westmorland General Hospital
01539 732288
Furness General Hospital Tel 01229
870870
Ulverston Hospital Tel: 01229 583635
Helme
Chase Maternity Unit Tel:01539 732288
Royal
Lancaster Infirmary Tel: 01524
65944.
Social
Services
Kendal Social Services Area
Office Tel: 01539 773300 / 773377
Barrow Social Services Tel: 01229 894000 / 894894
Police
Kendal
Tel: 01539 722611
Barrow Tel: 01229 824532
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Transport/Travel
Train Information service (24 Hour service)
Tel: 0845 7 484 950
Minicom: 0845 60 50 600
University
Charlotte Mason College 015394 30300
Lancaster University, Bailrigg, Tel:01524 65201
St Martin’s
College, Bowerham,Lancaster Tel: 01524 384384
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