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Ambleside walk to Troutbeck and back via Wansfell Pike

25 September 2021 Andy

My birthday ended up being elongated over a few days. We had cycled to Knott End and Morecambe with Stockport Community Cycling Club on Saturday and Sunday. Then, Sarah and I took a short break in Ambleside. On Monday we decided to go for a walk. So, starting from Miller Bridge car park, we headed over to Market cross in central Ambleside. From the Market Cross in Ambleside, we follow the A591 towards Windermere, out of the town along Lake…

Wray Castle – On the Shores of Lake Windermere

13 September 2016 Andy

Sarah and I enjoy short-weekend breaks away on our birthdays. And this one in September was for mine. Sarah had chosen a B&B in Keswick. So, what better way to start the weekend with a visit to Wray Castle on the way up? 🙂 You can arrive at Wray Castle by car. However, the car park is small so arriving by bus or boat is advised. A boat trip sounded like it would add to the adventure! We arrived at Ambleside’s Waterhead…