Car parks: Waterhead on Windermere
Waterhead's location:
Map reference: 377 034. Postcode: LA22 0GS
Pay by mobile phone reference: 7262. You can also pay by credit card as well as in cash.
Waterhead car park is at the northern end of Windermere lake, close to the steamer pier. It is a mile from the centre of Ambleside. There are several hotels and cafes within the immediate area.
This is an ideal place to park if you wish to take a cruise on Windermere.
Walks from this location include Loughrigg; Jenkin Crag and Wansfell.
Facilities:
Ladies, Gents and Disabled toilets. Baby-changing facilities.
Coach parking?
There is coach parking available at this car park.
Map location
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Pay and display prices:
Payable every day 8am - 8pm including Bank Holidays
- Up to 1 hour: £1.80
- Up to 2 hours: £3
- Up to 4 hours: £5
- Up to 12 hours: £7
- Weekly for this car park: £28
You get 30p off if you Pay by mobile phone and the weekly charge is £25
Want even more visitor information?
Visit Golakes (opens in new window), the official website of the tourist board for The Lake District and Cumbria. Browse and book accommodation and attractions online and see what's on in the area.



