Ambleside Roman Fort
Ambleside Roman Fort
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Barneston5
Widnes, UK623 contributions
Sept 2019
I stumbled across this site whilst taking a stroll at sunset. I did not see any signposts or direction markers in the area, but its easily reached from Borrans Park, just on the outskirts of Waterhead, 5 minutes from The Lake.
There are a few information plaques telling the story of The Roman settlement with images to help as you look at what are really the foundation stones of the buildings.
There is no charge to view this historical site, unsuitable for disabled visitors as the site is just a field, and there are no on site amenities.
There are a few information plaques telling the story of The Roman settlement with images to help as you look at what are really the foundation stones of the buildings.
There is no charge to view this historical site, unsuitable for disabled visitors as the site is just a field, and there are no on site amenities.
Written 18 September 2019
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David L
Hampshire, UK34 contributions
Jul 2019 • Friends
Located at the top of the lake and next to Ambleside, had a very nice walk around the fort which has been preserved by the National Trust. Some of the foundations have been exposed with excellent notice boards so that you can understand how the fort looked and operated. Well worth a visit, some lovely level walks around as well.
Written 8 July 2019
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Vanya
London, UK209 contributions
May 2019 • Couples
This is a lovely place to wander around, a stones through from Ambleside. There are some plaques which explain what the foundational ruins are suspected to be, including some re-imagined pictures that help explain it.
You can walk easily in amongst the ruins or on the stones.
Not extraordinary in terms of there being a museum or better surviving ruins but I saw a child there having a whale of a time imagining what used to be there with her father which was very sweet, and I did personally find it pretty interesting.
You can walk easily in amongst the ruins or on the stones.
Not extraordinary in terms of there being a museum or better surviving ruins but I saw a child there having a whale of a time imagining what used to be there with her father which was very sweet, and I did personally find it pretty interesting.
Written 9 June 2019
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wey_aye_man59
Newcastle upon Tyne, UK20 contributions
Feb 2019 • Couples
Visited the fort as part of a longer walk, site very muddy and not that impressive really , suppose its worth a look but wont be going back to see it again.
Written 2 March 2019
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N H
Newton Le Willows, UK4,548 contributions
Dec 2020 • Couples
The outline of the buildings are easy to see and the info boards around the site are very informative and show how the fort was constructed and worked.
Quite a way from Ambleside and no parking site nearby.
Quite a way from Ambleside and no parking site nearby.
Written 28 May 2021
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Rich P
Cardiff, UK130 contributions
Jan 2020
We heard a lot of interesting information about this place and after watching the barnstorming film 'Centurion' with Michael Fassbender we knew we had to visit!
We were not disappointed. The remains of the stonework show you exactly what kind of scale the legionary barracks were on and there are also helpful pictures situated around various points to show you what it might have looked like back in the days of the Empire.
It was brilliant to stand there and imagine all the Roman soldiers, locals and traders who might have walked over those same fields. It could only really be improved by perhaps rebuilding a section of it to show what it might have looked like in reality or maybe having a small museum on the site.
For the Roman history enthusiast, what are you waiting for?? Get here asap!
We were not disappointed. The remains of the stonework show you exactly what kind of scale the legionary barracks were on and there are also helpful pictures situated around various points to show you what it might have looked like back in the days of the Empire.
It was brilliant to stand there and imagine all the Roman soldiers, locals and traders who might have walked over those same fields. It could only really be improved by perhaps rebuilding a section of it to show what it might have looked like in reality or maybe having a small museum on the site.
For the Roman history enthusiast, what are you waiting for?? Get here asap!
Written 23 January 2020
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Myles G
Letchworth Garden City, UK16 contributions
Jul 2018 • Couples
A great little bit of history in stunning surroundings. Best part is that it's totally free! A perfect destination for holidaymakers on a budget.
Written 29 July 2018
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Ely, UK450 contributions
Oct 2017
This Roman Fort is a truly magnificent find. It's the remains of a fort from the Roman province of Britannia. The ruins have been tentatively identified as those of either Galava or Clanoventa and are mentioned in the Antonine Itinerary.
Written 1 October 2017
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55smw27
Barrow-in-Furness, United Kingdom14 contributions
Jul 2016 • Friends
I have been to Ambleside many times but never knew about this Fort. There are a few remains but having pictures and information around the site helped. I did find it very interesting and if you are interested in this sort of thing it is worth a visit.
Written 28 July 2016
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Sandaw54
Aldringham, UK311 contributions
Jun 2016 • Couples
Had a very nice walk around here for an hour or two. Just outside Ambleside town but not well signposted. Would make a good walk for those not wanting a mountain hike.
Written 16 June 2016
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