Lake District Photography: Photos of Rydal, Rydal Water and the secluded hanging Rydal Valley in the Lake District National Park, Cumbria.
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RYDAL 01A - Rydal Mount
Rydal Mount, home of the Lakes poet, William Wordsworth, Rydal, Cumbria.
Admission charge. Visit the website
Admission charge. Visit the website
RYDAL 02A - William and Mary Wordsworth
A painting of William and Mary Wordsworth by Margaret Gilles (1839) on display at Rydal Mount, Rydal in the Lake District, Cumbria.
Rydal Mount was William Wordsworth’s home for the greater part of his life from 1813 to his death in 1850 at the age of 80.
Admission charge.
N.B. I had verbal permission to photograph the painting, but you must seek permission from the Wordsworth family (via the curator) before downloading the image.
Rydal Mount was William Wordsworth’s home for the greater part of his life from 1813 to his death in 1850 at the age of 80.
Admission charge.
N.B. I had verbal permission to photograph the painting, but you must seek permission from the Wordsworth family (via the curator) before downloading the image.
RYDAL 03A - Dora's Field
Daffodils in Dora's Field, Rydal, Cumbria.
William Wordsworth bought this field in 1825 with plans to build a house on it, but he gave it to his beloved daughter Dora. She died at the age of 43 in 1847 and William planted daffodils in her memory.
William Wordsworth bought this field in 1825 with plans to build a house on it, but he gave it to his beloved daughter Dora. She died at the age of 43 in 1847 and William planted daffodils in her memory.
RYDAL 05A - St. Mary's Church
St. Mary's Church Rydal, the Lake District, Cumbria.
The church was built in 1824 when William Wordsworth lived at Rydal Mount. He took much interest and voiced a great deal of criticism during the building work, and went on to become a church warden.
The church was built in 1824 when William Wordsworth lived at Rydal Mount. He took much interest and voiced a great deal of criticism during the building work, and went on to become a church warden.
RYDAL 06B - Window, St. Mary's Church
An 1891 stained glass window by the Pre-Raphaelite artist, Henry Holiday on the south wall of St. Mary's Church, Rydal in the Lake District, Cumbria.
The window of cherubs is a memorial to the Quillinan step-daughters of Dora Wordsworth (William Wordsworth’s daughter).
The drawings for this window had been exhibited at the Royal Academy.
The window of cherubs is a memorial to the Quillinan step-daughters of Dora Wordsworth (William Wordsworth’s daughter).
The drawings for this window had been exhibited at the Royal Academy.
RYDAL 07A - The Coffin Trail
An old oak tree crosses the Coffin Trail at Rydal in the Lake District, Cumbria.
RYDAL 07C - Coffin Stone
A Coffin Stone on the Coffin Trail, Rydal in the Lake District National Park, Cumbria.
Before St. Mary’s Church was built in Rydal, the dead had to be carried to Grasmere for burial. Huge flat rocks were positioned along the trail to give the bearers a rest. This rock has been converted into a seat to give modern day walkers a rest!
Before St. Mary’s Church was built in Rydal, the dead had to be carried to Grasmere for burial. Huge flat rocks were positioned along the trail to give the bearers a rest. This rock has been converted into a seat to give modern day walkers a rest!
RYDAL 09A - River Rothay, Rydal Water
The River Rothay flowing out of Rydal Water at Rydal in the Lake District National Park, Cumbria.
RYDAL 10A - A distant view of Rydal Water
A distant view of Rydal Water from Loughrigg Terrace in the Lake District, Cumbria.
RYDAL 11A - Rydal Water
A view over Rydal Water towards Silver How in the Lake District, Cumbria.
There appears to be a strange phenomenon associated with this small lake which was witnessed by Wordsworth in March 1822, and which has been seen on a number of occasions since. Wordsworth wrote, ‘Frequently an eddying wind scoops the waters out of the basin, and forces them upwards in the very shape of an Icelandic geyser, or boiling fountain, to the height of several hundred feet.’
There appears to be a strange phenomenon associated with this small lake which was witnessed by Wordsworth in March 1822, and which has been seen on a number of occasions since. Wordsworth wrote, ‘Frequently an eddying wind scoops the waters out of the basin, and forces them upwards in the very shape of an Icelandic geyser, or boiling fountain, to the height of several hundred feet.’
RYDAL 12A - Oak tree, Rydal Water
Moody skies over an oak tree on the banks of Rydal Water in the Lake District National Park, Cumbria.
RYDAL 12B - Oak tree, Rydal Water
Old oak tree on the shores of Rydal Water in the Lake District, Cumbria.
RYDAL 13A - Winter morning, Rydal Water
Winter mist over Rydal Water in the Lake District National Park, Cumbria.
RYDAL 13B - Winter morning, Rydal Water
Winter mist over Rydal Water in the Lake District National Park, Cumbria.
RYDAL 13C - Winter morning, Rydal Water
Winter morning, Rydal Water in the Lake District National Park, Cumbria.
RYDAL 13D - Winter morning, Rydal Water
Winter morning, Rydal Water in the Lake District National Park, Cumbria.
RYDAL 14A - Boat house, Rydal Water
Boat house, Rydal Water in the Lake District National Park, Cumbria.
RYDAL 15A -Bluebells and Rydal Water
Bluebells and a glimpse of Rydal Water from Loughrigg Terrace in the Lake District, Cumbria.
RYDAL 16A - Rydal bluebells
Rydal bluebells with a backdrop of Nab Scar in the Lake District, Cumbria.
RYDAL 16C - Rydal bluebells
Bluebells on the slopes of Loughrigg Fell at Rydal in the Lake District, Cumbria.
RYDAL 17A - Springtime, Baneriggs Wood
Spring flowers by the River Rothay in Baneriggs Wood, Rydal in the Lake District, Cumbria.
RYDAL 17B - Bluebells, Baneriggs Wood
Bluebells in Baneriggs Wood, Rydal in the Lake District, Cumbria.
RYDAL 18A - White Moss Common
The River Rothay, at White Moss Common, Rydal in the Lake District National Park, Cumbria.
RYDAL 21A - Rydal Cave
Rydal Cave on the lower slopes of Loughrigg Fell in the Lake District, Cumbria.
An old slate quarry penetrating about 45m into the fellside. It was worked for the Tilberthwaite Tuffs, a good roofing slate until the 1920s.
An old slate quarry penetrating about 45m into the fellside. It was worked for the Tilberthwaite Tuffs, a good roofing slate until the 1920s.
RYDAL 25A - Walkers on Loughrigg Fell
Walkers on Loughrigg Fell near Rydal in the Lake District, Cumbria.
RYDAL 25B - Walkers on Loughrigg Fell
Walking in the rain on Loughrigg Fell near Rydal in the Lake District, Cumbria.
RYDAL 28A - River Rothay Stepping Stones
Stepping stones over the River Rothay at Rydal in the Lake District National Park, Cumbria.
RYDAL 29A - Pelter Bridge
Pelter Bridge spanning the River Rothay at Rydal in the Lake District, Cumbria.
A late 18th century road bridge.
A late 18th century road bridge.
RYDAL 30C - Rydal Hall
Rydal Hall, Rydal in the Lake District, Cumbria.
Home of the le Flemmings since 1600, Rydal Hall has been owned by the Diocese of Carlisle since 1963 and used as a retreat. The lovely waterfalls of Rydal Beck flow next to the Hall. The formal gardens, designed in 1909 by the famous gardener, Thomas Mawson show early use of pre-cast concrete. The varied gardens with new metal and stone sculptures are open to the public. Visit the website
Home of the le Flemmings since 1600, Rydal Hall has been owned by the Diocese of Carlisle since 1963 and used as a retreat. The lovely waterfalls of Rydal Beck flow next to the Hall. The formal gardens, designed in 1909 by the famous gardener, Thomas Mawson show early use of pre-cast concrete. The varied gardens with new metal and stone sculptures are open to the public. Visit the website
RYDAL 31A - Rydal Lower Falls
Rydal Lower Falls in the gardens of Rydal Hall in the Lake District Cumbria.
Free entry to the gardens, but donation appreciated.
Free entry to the gardens, but donation appreciated.
RYDAL 31B - Rydal Lower Falls and The Grot
Rydal Lower Falls and the newly refurbished viewing house, 'The Grot', in the grounds of Rydal Hall, Rydal in the Lake District, Cumbria.
The small building, The Grottp was built by Sir Daniel Fleming in 1668-9, who called it his 'Grot'. The Grot window provides a great view of the waterfall and this was a great attraction for the Victorian tourists.
Free entry to the gardens, but donation appreciated.
The small building, The Grottp was built by Sir Daniel Fleming in 1668-9, who called it his 'Grot'. The Grot window provides a great view of the waterfall and this was a great attraction for the Victorian tourists.
Free entry to the gardens, but donation appreciated.
RYDAL 31C - Rydal Lower Falls from The Grot
The view of Rydal Lower Falls from the newly refurbished viewing house, 'The Grot', in the grounds of Rydal Hall, Rydal in the Lake District, Cumbria.
RYDAL 32A - The Game Larder, Rydal Hall
Game Larder, Rydal Hall, Rydal, Cumbria.
A 17th century game larder where meat and game would be hung for curing.
Free entry to the gardens, but donation appreciated.
A 17th century game larder where meat and game would be hung for curing.
Free entry to the gardens, but donation appreciated.
RYDAL 36A - The Angel, Rydal Hall
The angel, 'Raphael' by Shaun Williamson in the Quiet Garden at Rydal Hall, Cumbria.
Shawn Williamson worked with the late Cumbrian sculptress Josephina de Vasconcellos and this work (2007 - 2009) is a memorial to her.
Free admission to Rydal Hall Gardens, but a donation is appreciated.
Shawn Williamson worked with the late Cumbrian sculptress Josephina de Vasconcellos and this work (2007 - 2009) is a memorial to her.
Free admission to Rydal Hall Gardens, but a donation is appreciated.
RYDAL 38A - Rydal Valley
Approaching Rydal Valley (Rydal Glen), a hanging valley wiith a backdrop of the Fairfield Horseshoe in the Lake District National Park, Cumbria.
RYDAL 39A - Buckstones Jum
Outcrops of smooth glaciated Borrowdale Volcanic rocks beside Buckstones Jum, Rydal Valley in the Lake District National Park, Cumbria.
Rydal Beck is diverted by a natural dam of glaciated Borrowdale volcanic rock and falls into the pool of Buckstones Jum.
This is a hanging valley above the village of Rydal. Loughrigg Fell on the far side of the Rothay Valley can be seen in the distance.
Rydal Beck is diverted by a natural dam of glaciated Borrowdale volcanic rock and falls into the pool of Buckstones Jum.
This is a hanging valley above the village of Rydal. Loughrigg Fell on the far side of the Rothay Valley can be seen in the distance.
RYDAL 39B - Buckstones Jum
Buckstones Jum, Rydal in the Lake District National Park, Cumbria.
This hanging valley has a wonderful backdrop of the Fairfield Horseshoe.
This hanging valley has a wonderful backdrop of the Fairfield Horseshoe.
RYDAL 39C - Buckstones Jum
Buckstones Jum, Rydal in the Lake District National Park, Cumbria.
Rydal Beck is diverted by a natural dam of glaciated Borrowdale volcanic rock and falls into the pool of Buckstones Jum with a natural shingle beach. This a popular spot for wild swimming in the summer.
Rydal Beck is diverted by a natural dam of glaciated Borrowdale volcanic rock and falls into the pool of Buckstones Jum with a natural shingle beach. This a popular spot for wild swimming in the summer.
RYDAL 39D - Buckstones Jum
Rydal Beck at Buckstones Jum, Rydal in the Lake District National Park, Cumbria.
Drumlins, deposited heaps of glacial debris can be seen behind the pool.
Drumlins, deposited heaps of glacial debris can be seen behind the pool.
