Villages · North West England
Rydal
In or near Rydal.
Rydal — a village in england north west.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Windermere · 9.2 km
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2026
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Rydal is a village located in North-West England, situated near the shores of Rydal Water. It is known for its picturesque scenery and proximity to the Lake District National Park. The area features a mix of traditional stone cottages and local amenities, providing a quaint rural atmosphere. Visitors can explore nearby walking trails and enjoy the natural beauty characteristic of the region.
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- Coordinates
- 54.4476, -2.9842
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Lakes
- Postcode
- LA22 9LR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Nearest railway station
- Windermere — 9.2 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2638912 (CC BY 4.0)
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Rydal Mount
Museums · 0.2 km
The Jubilee Figure
Public art & sculpture · 0.3 km
Rydal Hall
Historic bridges · 0.3 km
Rydal Hall
Hotels · 0.3 km
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The Angel
Heritage railway stations · 0.3 km
Rydal Hall Youth Centre Bunkhouse
Hostels · 0.4 km
The Grot
Natural landmarks · 0.4 km
Pelter Bridge
Historic bridges · 0.4 km
Rydal Hall Campsite
Campsites · 0.5 km
High Fall
Waterfalls · 0.6 km
Nearby
📷 3Natural landmarks · North West England
Dora's Field
Dora's Field — a other in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
📷 6Hotels · North West England
Glen Rothay Hotel
Glen Rothay Hotel — a hotel in england north west.
📷 5Museums · North West England
Rydal Mount
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📷 3Public art & sculpture · North West England
The Jubilee Figure
The Jubilee Figure — a public art in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
📷 4Historic bridges · North West England
Rydal Hall
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.
📷 6Where to eat & stay near Rydal
Places to stay
📷 6Hotels · North West England
Glen Rothay Hotel
Glen Rothay Hotel — a hotel in england north west.
📷 6📷 5Hostels · North West England
Rydal Hall Youth Centre Bunkhouse
Rydal Hall Youth Centre Bunkhouse — a hostel in england north west.
📷 5Campsites · North West England
Rydal Hall Campsite
Rydal Hall Campsite — a campsite in england north west.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Miller Field Motorhome Aire
Miller Field Motorhome Aire — a caravan park in england north west.
📷 5Hostels · North West England
YHA Langdale
YHA Langdale — a hostel in england north west. Brand: Youth Hostels Association.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
Golden Rule Hotel
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📷 7Historic pubs · North West England
The Travellers Rest
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📷 5Restaurants · North West England
Holbeck Ghyll Restaurant
Holbeck Ghyll Restaurant — a restaurant in england north west.
📷 4Restaurants · North West England
Holbeck Ghyll
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📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
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📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rydal?
- Rydal is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA22 9LR), in the parish of Lakes.
- What is Rydal?
- Rydal — a village in england north west.
- How do I get to Rydal?
- The nearest railway station is Windermere, about 9.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA22 9LR.
- Is Rydal a protected site?
- Yes — Rydal is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Rydal?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode LA22 9LR. It sits within the Westmorland and Lonsdale parliamentary constituency.