Solo Trip to The Lake District without a Car | Ambleside, renting hiking boots, and Dove Cottage

Spent a peaceful weekend in the Lake District, based in Ambleside. Between visiting Wordsworth’s Dove Cottage and finding hiking boots (after a bit of a wild goose chase), it was a mix of quiet moments and little adventures. I went on a 5-mile walk, took in the changing landscapes, and even managed to spot some local wildlife along the way.

My tips if you want to do a similar trip:
I stayed at Ambleside Fell Rooms and loved it! Ambleside is very cute and close to trails.
If you need to rent boots, stay in Keswick and get your boots from George Fischer.
Drive if you can, but if you can't just keep the bus scheudle in mind. I used google maps for this and you can buy your tickets on the bus.
Use the All Trails app for navigation while hiking. They have a free 7 day trial where you can download the map and use navigation even if you don't have phone service.
Pack a rain jacket so you can still enjoy your trip even if it's raining.

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In this video:
0:35 Hiking boot dilema
1:09 A rainy morning at Dove Cottage
1:46 Keswick for boot rental
2:02 Hike from Ambleside to Keswick (via Loughrigg Tarn)
6:24 Walk from Rydal to Ambleside