Galava, Ambleside
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Facts and practical information
Ambleside Roman Fort is the modern name given to the remains of a fort of the Roman province of Britannia. The ruins have been tentatively identified as Galava, mentioned in the Antonine Itinerary. Dating to the 1st or 2nd century AD, its ruins are located on the northern shore of Windermere at Waterhead, near Ambleside, in the English county of Cumbria, within the boundaries of the Lake District National Park. ()
Getting there by public transportation
Public transportation stops near this location
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- Ferry
Bus
- Calculate routeAmbleside Pier 1 8 min walk
- Calculate routeWaterhead Hotel for Pier 8 min walk
- Calculate routeWaterhead Pier 8 min walk
- Calculate routeCroft Lodge 9 min walk
Day trips
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which popular attractions are close to Galava?
Nearby attractions include Rothay Manor, Ambleside (8 min walk), Stagshaw Garden, Ambleside (15 min walk), St Mary's Church, Ambleside (16 min walk), Holy Trinity Church, Grasmere (17 min walk).
How to get to Galava by public transport?
The nearest stations to Galava:
Ferry
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Ferry
- Ambleside Pier 1 • Lines: red (8 min walk)
Bus
- Waterhead Hotel for Pier • Lines: 555 (8 min walk)
- Waterhead Pier • Lines: 599 (8 min walk)
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