Car parks: Waterhead on Windermere
Waterhead's location:
Short grid reference: NY 376 032. Postcode: LA22 0EN
Pay by mobile phone reference: 7262.
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
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