Atlas Obscura
River Rothay Stepping Stones in Ambleside, England
In the heart of the Lake District is the River Rothay, a small spate river whose name means 'the red one' in Old Norse. From its source north of the village of Grasmere, the river flows into the lake that the village is named after, before continuing onto and through Rydal Water. Shortly after leaving the eastern side of Rydal, the river arrives at the charming River Rothay stepping stones. Fro…
Restored crossing provides a direct path to Ambleside