Ambleside Roman Fort

Great free historic site to visit.

Very informative information boards dotted around the site which helped to visualise where parts of the fort would have stood. Fairly flat ground to walk around, although it was very wet when we went...

Nice walk, interesting, fabulous views

Just a short walk from the centre of Ambleside a nice little meadows area by the river that flows into the lake. In the meadows are the remains of the Roman fort. There's not a lot to see but its qu...

Roman fort in Ambleside

Half of the fort is still under the grass why can’t it be fully excavated , plus it’s not advertised in the town no signs ! We don’t make the most of the history of this country

It’s worth a look

It’s amazing to think what it used to be, there isn’t much left on the site now. It’s worth a look and free to enter. Run by the national trust if you are walking to waterhead, wander over.

Not a lot to see

IF you are in the area its worth a quick visit. I don't think I would travel miles to see the fort..