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Skelwith Bridge is a small village located in the civil parish of Skelwith, 2.5 miles west of Ambleside. Accessed via the A593, it lies at the opening of the Great Langdale valley, where it forks with the B5343 towards the village of Elterwater. The village provides visitors with accommodation and refreshments by way of the Skelwith Bridge Hotel and Chesters by the River Cafe. There is limited parking available for both. Multiple routes for walkers and cyclists can be taken from the village. (read more)