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Ambleside Roman Fort
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April 26, 2022
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Towards the end of the 1st century, the Romans built a wooden fort on the northern tip of Windermere as part of the conquest of Northern Britain. The site was soon abandoned but was reoccupied in the early 2nd century when a stone fort was built, the remains of which are what you see today.
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Elevation 100 m
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