Rydal
in Cumbria of England, United Kingdom

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
54.448 and -2.984 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 54° 26' 51" and W -2° 59' 2"
Currency and Currency Code:
Pound - GBP
Spoken languages:
English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 11:21 PM (Wednesday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:17 am and 8:59 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-45.883 and 170.633 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Pukehiki
References
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Current travel safety evaluation for United Kingdom in Northern Europe

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United Kingdom.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United Kingdom. Last Update: 2024-05-08 08:04:21

Discover Rydal

Rydal in Cumbria (England) is a city in United Kingdom about 235 mi (or 379 km) north-west of London, the country's capital city.

Local time in Rydal is now 11:21 PM (Wednesday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 8 airports in the vicinity of Rydal, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Barrow Walney Island Airport in a distance of 25 mi (or 40 km), South-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site is Frontiers of the Roman Empire in Germany at a distance of 74 mi (or 118 km). The closest in United Kingdom is New Lanark in a distance of 89 mi (or 118 km), North-East. Also, if you like golfing, there are a few options in driving distance. Looking for a place to stay? we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Carlisle, Blackpool, Greenhead, Freckleton and Warton. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 13°C / 55 °F

Morning Temperature 12°C / 53 °F
Evening Temperature 13°C / 56 °F
Night Temperature 10°C / 51 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 87%
Air Pressure 1028 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 7 km/h (4 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Thursday, 9th of May 2024

18°C (64 °F)
12°C (53 °F)
Broken clouds, light breeze.

Friday, 10th of May 2024

16°C (61 °F)
12°C (54 °F)
Overcast clouds, light breeze.

Saturday, 11th of May 2024

19°C (67 °F)
14°C (57 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, scattered clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Wheatlands Lodge - Bed & Breakfast

Address
5,7 mi
Old College Lane
LA23 1BY Windermere
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:30 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Brathay Lodge

Address
1,5 mi
Rothay Rd
LA22 0EE Ambleside
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Lakes Lodge

Address
1,5 mi
Lake Road
LA22 0DB Ambleside
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


AMBLESIDE SALUTATION HOTEL

Address
1,7 mi
LAKE ROAD
LA22 9BX Ambleside
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Wordsworth Hotel and Spa

Address
1,6 mi
Stock Lane
LA22 9SW Grasmere nr Ambleside
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Langdale Hotel And Spa

Address
2,4 mi
The Langdale Estate
LA22 9JD Great Langdale,Ambleside
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:30 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Holbeck Ghyll Country House Hotel

Address
3,1 mi
Holbeck Lane
LA23 1LU Windermere
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Merewood Country House Hotel Ambleside Road

Address
3,6 mi
Ecclerigg
LA23 1LH Windermere
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 8:00 - 0:00
Weekend: 8:00 - 0:00


Cragwood Country House Hotel

Address
3,8 mi
Ecclerigg
LA23 1LQ Windermere
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 8:00 - 23:59
Weekend: 8:00 - 23:59


Sun Inn

Address
5,1 mi
Main Street
LA22 0NT Ambleside
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:30 - Checkin: 14:30
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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Ambleside, Cumbria, England - 11th March, 2014

Published: May 12, 2014
Length: 17:53 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Moss Travel TV

This short film features views around the Cumbrian town of Ambleside in the Lake District National Park. It begins in the town centre, with the footage showing views along a walk to Lake Windemere....


Lake District Country Walk The Fairfield Horseshoe from Ambleside

Published: October 02, 2014
Length: 16:09 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: thetaxidriverj

Our video is a guided walk of the popular Fairfield Horseshoe in the Lake District, Cumbria. Starting from Ambleside we make our way up on the eastern side to Low Pike, High Pike, Dove Crag...


Lake District Country Walk Ambleside Wansfell Pike Troutbeck round

Published: November 06, 2014
Length: 25:37 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: thetaxidriverj

Our video is a guided walk in the Lake District from Ambleside to Wansfell Pike via Stockghyll Force. We then make our way to Troutbeck and return to Ambleside via Robin Lane and Skelghyll...


Old Vicarage Ambleside B&B Guest House Accommodation in Ambleside, The Lake District

Published: July 01, 2010
Length: 16:17 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: oldvicarageambleside

The Old Vicarage B&B in Ambleside is a 4 star bed and breakfast, offering high quality guest house accommodation in the heart of the Lake District. The guesthouse has a swimming pool, sauna,...


Lake District Country Walk - Rydal-Loughrigg Fell-Loughrigg Tarn-Rydal Water round

Published: April 25, 2012
Length: 56:52 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: thetaxidriverj

Our video is a guided walk in the Lake District. We start our walk from Rydal and walk along side the River Rothay and then make our way uphill onto Loughrigg Fell and walk round the end of...


The Lakes Tour - Part 1 // Skipton to Ambleside // Chasing a chopper // Honda Crosstourer 1200

Published: July 31, 2014
Length: 33:42 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: The Sunseeker

Part 1 of our tour of the Lake District. Skipton to Ambleside where we based ourselves. The tour covered all 7(?) lakes and all the mountain passes - Kirkstone, Honister, Hardknott and Wrynose....


Lake District Holiday : YURT

Published: April 28, 2014
Length: 41:40 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: La Ames

I went on holiday to the Lake District with my family and I thought I would take you along with me sorry I had to use my iphone to film parts as it was raining and I didn't want my camera to...


The Apple Pie Bakery & Cafe, Ambleside

Published: June 26, 2011
Length: 22:58 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: Dayve Ward

Apple Pie Ambleside.


Taxi in Ambleside

Published: August 12, 2014
Length: 30:12 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Taxis in Ambleside

Taxi in Ambleside say please ring the local company you can trust. We will collect you from wherever you are night or day in our quality vehicles all at LOW cost. TELEPHONE = 015394 789123...


Open mic at The Gilded Lily Bar in Ambleside

Published: January 03, 2013
Length: 41:24 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Stuart Birkett

www.thegildedlilypub.co.uk.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Rydal Mount

Rydal Mount is a house near Ambleside in the Lake District. It is best known as the home of the poet William Wordsworth from 1813 to his death in 1850. Wordsworth was born in Cockermouth in Cumberland in 1770, and knew the Lake District well from his childhood. He moved away to study at the University of Cambridge in 1787, and then travelled in Britain and Europe for 12 years.

Located at 54.4487, -2.9824 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Museums established in 1970, Gardens in Cumbria, Historic house museums in Cumbria, Biographical museums in Cumbria, Literary museums in England, Poetry museums, Grade I listed buildings in Cumbria, William Wordsworth, Visitor attractions in Cumbria, 1970 establishments in England

Rydal Water

Rydal Water is a small lake in the central part of the English Lake District, in the county of Cumbria. It is located near the hamlet of Rydal, between Grasmere and Ambleside in the Rothay Valley. The lake is 1290yd (1.18 km) long and varies in width up to a maximum of 380yd (350m), covering an area of 0.12 mi² (0.31 km²). It has a maximum depth of 65 ft (17m) and an elevation above sea level of 177 ft (54m).

Located at 54.4469, -2.99639 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Lakes of Cumbria, National Trust properties in Cumbria, Westmorland

Armitt Library

Armitt Library is an independent library and museum, founded in Ambleside in Cumbria by Mary Louisa Armitt in 1909. It is a registered charity under English law. In 1997 the library and collections moved to a new building in Ambleside, known as The Armitt. The library of over 10,000 books covers the local and natural history of the Ambleside area and the wider Lake District.

Located at 54.4343, -2.9633 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
1909 establishments in England, Libraries in Cumbria, Art museums and galleries in Cumbria, Local museums in Cumbria, Museums established in 1909, Charities based in England, Library buildings completed in 1997

Rydal Hall

Rydal Hall is an early 19th century Grade II listed historic house on the outskirts of the village of Rydal, Cumbria in the Lake District, England. The house is opposite Rydal Mount, home of the poet William Wordsworth. It used to be owned by the Le Fleming family, but now is under the ownership of the Diocise of Carlisle. The house is now used for retreats, conferences, courses and holidays in a beautiful situation near Rydal Water, north of Windermere.

Located at 54.4486, -2.9801 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Country houses in Cumbria, Grade II listed buildings in Cumbria, Gardens in Cumbria, Visitor attractions in Cumbria

Rydal, Cumbria

Rydal is an English village located in the shire (non-metropolitan) county of Cumbria, which is in North West England. Historically within Westmorland, the village of Rydal is situated on the A591 road. Located mid-way between Ambleside and Grasmere, the small cluster of houses, church and hotel are significant in the history of English Romantic literature. Not only was William Wordsworth the occupier of Rydal Mount from 1813 to 1850, but Dr.

Located at 54.4333, -2.98333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Cumbria

Clappersgate

Clappersgate is a village in the South Lakeland District, in the county of Cumbria. Clappersgate is located on the B5286 road and on the River Brathay. It is near the town of Ambleside.

Located at 54.423, -2.9777 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Cumbria

Alcock Tarn

Alcock Tarn is a lake in Cumbria, England. It is located high in the fells on Heron Pike, roughly a mile and a half east of Grasmere.

Located at 54.4622, -3.00556 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Lakes of Cumbria, Lake District

Scandale Beck

Scandale Beck arises in Lake District National Park near Blakestones Moss, west of Kirkstone Pass, and flows south for much of its length. It flows under High Sweden Bridge, a 17th-century packhorse bridge, past High Sweden Coppice and Low Sweden Coppice, before turning west for a short distance north of Papermill Coppice, and turning south to join the River Rothay east of Ambleside.

Located at 54.452, -2.959 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Rivers of Cumbria, Geography of Cumbria

capture of the webcam Ambleside: Fairfield Horseshoe

Ambleside: Fairfield Horseshoe, Ambleside (source)

capture of the webcam Troutbeck: Windermere − Low Wood Bay

Troutbeck: Windermere − Low Wood Bay, Troutbeck (source)

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Rydal