Waterhead Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
![Ambleside featuring sailing and a lake or waterhole](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/153000/153168-Cumbria-County.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)
![Ambleside which includes a bridge and a pond](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/153000/153169-Cumbria-County.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)
![Ambleside which includes a lake or waterhole and forest scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/153000/153512-Ambleside.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)
![Ambleside featuring boating, landscape views and a lake or waterhole](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/153000/153522-Ambleside.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)
![Ambleside showing a pebble beach, boating and a marina](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/153000/153531-Ambleside.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)
Visit Waterhead
![Wateredge Inn- The Inn Collection group](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21200000/21198000/21197956/49d3d75b_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 10 Jan. 2025
![The Waterhead Inn - The Inn Collection group](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11110000/11109000/11108964/122b534a_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 30 Jan. 2025
![Lakehouse at The Waterhead Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/13300/13221/de43ddb8_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 20 Dec. 2024
![Kotel Windermere](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38330000/38322500/38322434/939785fa_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 10 Feb. 2025
![The Mews Boutique Apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/80000000/79680000/79672400/79672339/84fc3a47_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 30 Jan. 2025
![Lonsdale House Boutique Apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99960000/99958500/99958405/e273eb8e_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 28 Jan. 2025
Popular places to visit
![Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/3b321f038f5cbb1426b804fcd41042f0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water
You can learn about the history of Grasmere with a stop at Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.
![Ambleside showing boating and a lake or waterhole](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/154000/154645-Ambleside--Waterhead-Pier-.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Ambleside Pier
Explore the waterfront in Waterhead with a trip to Ambleside Pier. Visit the spas and lively bars in this walkable area.
![Dove Cottage featuring a park, a house and heritage elements](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/153000/153944-Dove-Cottage.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Dove Cottage
Visit the 17th-century house where William Wordsworth lived for almost a decade and wrote some of his most celebrated works.
![Rydal Mount which includes interior views and a house](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/153000/153511-Ambleside.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Rydal Mount
Wander through the picturesque grounds of Wordsworth’s family home and imagine how the views of lakes inspired him to write.
![Wray Castle](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/550172a127162f8c1115165a54059ec3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Wray Castle
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Wray Castle during your trip to Ambleside. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.
![Tarn Hows](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/90b6f2b4e3d9ed801ff7dc0e91032503.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Tarn Hows
Explore the great outdoors at Tarn Hows, a lovely green space in Ambleside. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.
Activities
![MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure Sightseeing Day Trip](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1997150/95abac96-b6da-48cd-b64d-e20cad902af4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure Sightseeing Day Trip
![Half-Day Tour of Beatrix Potter Country and Places](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4729387/cc83f2c9-c6bf-431d-9108-2a997b268a8c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Half-Day Tour of Beatrix Potter Country and Places
![Langdale Valley - Half Day - Up to 4 People](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2636729/20b73eab-fe75-4fd8-8c95-fb24fb16d29a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Langdale Valley - Half Day - Up to 4 People
![Lake District: Six Lakes Morning Tour from Windermere](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45488428/47faae7f-3872-48bb-bfd7-43d915036f5a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Lake District: Six Lakes Morning Tour from Windermere
![Lakeland Literary - Full Day - Up to 8 People](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2636696/30a1c7ca-dba9-419d-99cd-4b5021f50222.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Lakeland Literary - Full Day - Up to 8 People
![Lakeland Excursion - Full Day - Up to 4 People](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2427447/aacde03e-84d7-4dd1-81a2-3d2882df79f2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)