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Rydal is a village in Cumbria, England. It is a small cluster of houses, a hotel, and St Mary's Church, on the A591 road midway between Ambleside and Grasmere. Historically part of Westmorland, Rydal is significant in the history of English Romantic literature. William Wordsworth lived at Rydal Mount from 1813 to 1850.
Grasmere & Rydal. One of the Lake District’s prettiest villages is Grasmere, nestled in a vale just north of Grasmere lake and crowned by magnificent fells and mountains on all sides.
Rydal is a small village strung along the main road between Grasmere and Ambleside. The nearby lake – Rydal Water, was a favourite with William Wordsworth, who would often have picnics here. The lake lies between Nab Scar and Loughrigg Fell. Nab Cottage and Nab Scar across Rydal Water.
- Why Visit Rydal in The Lake District?
- Rydal History
- Visit William Wordsworth’s Rydal Mount
- Stay and Visit Rydal Hall
- Rydal Hall Thomas Mawson Gardens
- Discover Rydal Falls at “The Grot”
- Have Tea in The Old School Room Tea Shop
- Explore St Mary’s Church
- Relax in The Daffodils at Dora’s Field
- Cross Over The Scenic Pelter Bridge
Britain is full of spectacular villages tucked away in the countryside. Some of them time has forgotten altogether. But, there aren’t many villages that have such an interesting story to tell as Rydal does. Over time, this tiny hamlet with just a few buildings has seen many literary giants make a home here like William Wordsworth, Thomas de Quincy,...
It may surprise you to know that Rydal’s epic history started way before William Wordsworth even set foot in the Lake District. Originally, Rydal was part of Westmorland in Cumbria and its name derives from Old Norse meaning the “valley where rye was grown”. Rydal Water was also known as Routhemere. It was first mentioned in recorded history in 124...
The main reason why tourists flock to this village is to follow in William Wordsworth’s footsteps on his literary trail. William Wordsworth lived in many properties across the Lake District in his time including Dove Cottage in Town End and the Allan Bank in Grasmere too. Rydal Mount was to be the final property that he lived in with his wife and c...
Ever since the 1940s when the last Fleming lived in the residence, Rydal Hall has been repurposed for public use. During the Second World War, it was used as a school and then after that a hotel. Ever since 1963, Rydal Hall has been let to the Diocese of Carlisle. It was then transformed into a hotel and retreat centre for all religions and faiths....
As well as having a look inside Rydal Hall, the gardens surrounding it are magnificent and well worth a peek. They were originally designed by Thomas Hayton Mawson in the Arts and Crafts design movement. As well as the beautiful gardens in front of the house, they have extensive grounds to explore. In here they have sculpture trails, interesting pl...
One thing I absolutely loved about the Lake District was the opportunity to chase waterfalls here! We don’t have that many to boast in England, so it’s always lovely to be able to visit some when you get the opportunity. I was really surprised to find out that Rydal has its very own waterfall. Not only that but it’s one of the top-rated waterfalls ...
Rydal Hall also has its very own tea shop that you can stop by if you fancied a tea break or some light lunch. Originally built by Sir Daniel Fleming as a schoolroom for his sons, it has now been transformed into a retreat on the grounds. As well as sitting inside the tea shop, the outdoor seating area is very scenic with a small cascade outside. Y...
The quaint St Mary’s Church in Rydal that sits at the bottom of the village is also somewhere I would recommend visiting. William Wordsworth helped Lady le Fleming choose the spot to build the church over an orchard. It was eventually built on her commission in 1824. The gallery inside the church was reserved for private worship by the le Fleming f...
The Rash Field outside of St Mary’s Church is now known as Dora’s Field and owned by the National Trust. As William Wordsworth was renting Rydal Mount from Lady Anne le Fleming. He didn’t own the property or have any rights over it. Lady le Fleming threatened Wordsworth that she may withdraw the tenancy and give the cottage to a relative. So, Willi...
Every time I drove through Rydal, I would see this awesome stone bridge on the side of the road over the Rydal Beck. So, I decided to check it out while I was here. The Pelter Bridge is actually classed as a Grade II listed building that has three arches. Although they don’t know the exact date it was built, it used to be a packhorse bridge. Althou...
RYDAL, a village, a township, and a chapelry, in Grasmere parish, Westmoreland The village stands on the river Rothay, at the foot of Rydal water, 1¼ mile N N W of Ambleside, and 5¾ N N W of Windermere r.station; and is small but picturesque.
Rydal Hall is a large detached house on the outskirts of the village of Rydal, Cumbria, in the English Lake District. It has an early nineteenth-century front facade, but includes some earlier fabric.
Rydal is a village in Cumbria, England. It is a small cluster of houses, a hotel, and St Mary's Church, on the A591 road midway between Ambleside and Grasmere . Overview
