Claife Viewing Station
Building In Ambleside, Cumbria
Claife Viewing Station is a 19th century viewing platform on the western shore of Windermere, designed with coloured glass panels to frame scenic views of the Lake District.
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Where Is Claife Viewing Station?
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54.351081, -2.942384
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Where To Park For Claife Viewing Station?
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54.350245, -2.943819
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There is a National Trust car park for the viewing platform a short walk away.
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