The Book Brewery

A cosy antidote to big hikes and busy streets, ideal when you want something slower for an hour. Browse books, potter about, and let Ambleside become less of a sprint and more of a gentle mooch, which is sometimes the most sensible part of the trip.

Dogs welcome inside, and they will immediately lie down like they’ve been waiting their whole life for you to stop walking. Best suited to calmer pups who can browse quietly without trying to make every new person their best friend.