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Ambleside, Westmorland

Ambleside is a town in Westmorland, which stands at the head of Windermere, England's largest lake. The town is within the Lake District National Park and is a centre for fell-walking and sightseeing. The town is within the council area of Westmorland and Furness.

Place Type: Town
Historic County: Westmorland
Lat, Long: 54.431764,-2.958822
Grid Reference: NY 3789 0446
Civil Parish: Lakes CP
Council Area: Westmorland and Furness CA
Police Area: Cumbria PA

GBPN ID: 849
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Ambleside,_Westmorland_849

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