Dig out your daypack, make sure your water bottle is full and hike Wansfell Pike. This well-known route draws hiking enthusiasts from near and far.

This trekking route is often on the itineraries of travelers to Ambleside. But Wansfell Pike isn't the only drawcard here. Lake Windermere, Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water, and Grizedale Forest are some other worthwhile sights close by.

Plan a trip to see Wansfell Pike

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The Alan

Manchester City Centre

$805

per person

Dec 8 - Dec 12

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Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Manchester (MAN)

8.6/10 Excellent! (1,088 reviews)

Great accomodation close to CBD and historic sites, old buildings we wanted to see. Room was beautifully made up

Reviewed on Oct 10, 2025

INNSiDE by Meliá Manchester

Manchester City Centre

$1,169

per person

Jan 4 - Jan 9

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Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Manchester (MAN)

9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews)

Would prefer a bathroom with a door! Very modern, not very modest.

Reviewed on Oct 12, 2025

Treehouse Hotel Manchester

Manchester City Centre

$946

per person

Dec 8 - Dec 12

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Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Manchester (MAN)

9.4/10 Exceptional! (320 reviews)

Lovely room, staff and restaurant. Decent location. Highly recommended.

Reviewed on Oct 12, 2025

Browse tours and tickets to explore Wansfell Pike

Tours & day trips

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Manchester: Lake District Tour with Lake Cruise

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Private & custom tours

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Private Lake District Tour: Ten Lakes Spectacular

Cruises & boat tours

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MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure Sightseeing Day Trip

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Popular places to visit

Ambleside showing a lake or waterhole and boating

Ambleside Pier

Enjoy views of England’s largest lake, cruise the waters on a steamer and by rowboat and ride a horse-drawn carriage into a historic village.

Rydal Mount

Wander through the picturesque grounds of Wordsworth’s family home and imagine how the views of lakes inspired him to write.

Lake District Visitor Centre at Brockhole showing heritage elements, a house and a garden

Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre

Traverse the largest lake in England and relish the relaxed atmosphere at this base equipped with rental equipment and activities for the family.

Not a very old castle, only built in 1840 and now owned by the national trust. The castle overlooks Windermere.

Wray Castle

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Wray Castle in Ambleside. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Rydal Water

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Rydal Water during your travels in Ambleside. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this quaint area.