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Lake Road Car Park, Ambleside

Long-stay Ambleside car park between the town centre and Waterhead, with an early-bird tariff.

ChargesEarly bird before 9am £1.40 all day. Standard: 1 hour £2.60; 2 hours £4.40; 3 hours £5.80; 4 hours £7.40; 6 hours £8.80; all day £10.60.
OpeningOpen seven days a week including bank holidays; chargeable 8am to 8pm.
CapacityAbout 48 spaces
Accessible bays3
Local parking guide

About this car park

Lake Road Car Park is a useful long-stay option on the southern side of Ambleside, positioned for the town centre and the route towards Waterhead.

An early-bird all-day tariff is available when the operator’s conditions are met.

Charges and payment

What parking costs

Early bird all day · Arrive and pay before 9am£1.40
Up to 1 hour · Chargeable period stated by operator£2.60
Up to 2 hours · Chargeable period stated by operator£4.40
Up to 3 hours · Chargeable period stated by operator£5.80
Up to 4 hours · Chargeable period stated by operator£7.40
Up to 6 hours · Chargeable period stated by operator£8.80
All day · Chargeable period stated by operator£10.60

Payment: Cash, card, contactless and phone payment via PayByPhone (location code 9908).

On site

Facilities

    No height restriction. Motorcycles park free under the operator’s current rules.

    Leave the car behind

    Walks and places nearby

    Convenient for Ambleside town centre and the walk south towards Waterhead, Borrans Park and the Roman fort.

    Have a backup

    Alternative car parks

    Rydal Road, Low Fold and Waterhead provide nearby alternatives.

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