The Lake District National Park is known for some amazing hikes. For families, there are plenty of shorter walks in the Lake District. In particular, there are lots of Ambleside walks and many people base themselves in here to enjoy some of the best walks in the Lake District. One brilliant family-friendly walk is Stock Ghyll Waterfall.

The walk starts from Ambleside Central, where you will find lots of parking, on street or in larger car parks. The route takes you up a slight incline as you follow Stock Ghyll river. Children will love the walk, as there are often squirrels along the way.

Once at the top, the view of the waterfall is sunning. There are several benches along the route too – perfect for picnics or just resting! The route is circular and takes about an hour in total from the centre of Ambleside making it one of the best Lake District walks for beginners.

Parking: Ambleside Central, 10 Lake Road, Ambleside, LA22 0AD