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We will walk through the small borough of Ambler and nearby Upper Dublin township. Ambler was once a factory town and the "asbestos capital of the world". That is gone but an interesting town remains.
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Amblin' through Ambler
Traveling Guided Walk
SN: 133873 - 2027
Future event (not yet open)
Starting Sat, Jan 9th, 2027 for 1 day
Start table open: 9:45am. The walk will begin at 10:00am.
Ambler, Pennsylvania
The address/location to the start table for mapping services such as Google or Siri is as follows:
Ambler train station parking lot, 100 S Main St, Ambler, PA 19002
WARNING: The map pin is for reference only and may not accurately indicate the start box location or the event start.
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Event comments
We will pass Lindenwold Castle, the home of Dr Mattison who was a principle in Keasbey and Mattison, the asbestos product manufacturing firm. We will also pass many homes built for company workers.
Rating: 2B, Distance: 5(2A), 6, 10km
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Restrooms: Yes |
Pets: Yes |
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Strollers: Medium |
Wheelchairs: No |
Event information
There is a $2.00 fee for the train station parking lot. You can use the SEPTA parking app or the onsite payment device. There are no restrooms near the start point. A restroom is located about 4k after the start of the walk. It is available again at about the 9k point.
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Driving to the start
Take the PA turnpike to the Norristown exit (333). Exit the turnpike using the Plymouth Road ramp. Turn Right at the traffic light and go 0.5 mile to Butler Pike. Turn Left and follow Butler Pike for about 4 miles to the Morris Road intersection. Just ahead you will enter Ambler. Turn Right at the second traffic light (S Main St) and go a short distance to the train station parking lot on the right.
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Ambler train station parking lot, 100 S Main St, Ambler, PA 19002 |
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