PICTURES OF RYDAL
Exclusive photographs of Rydal and Rydal Water in the English Lake District.
A view of Nab Scar and Rydal Water from Loughrigg Terrace in the Lake District, Cumbria.
Daffodils, planted in 1847 by William Wordsworth in memory of his beloved daughter Dorothy who died aged forty three.
Daffodils, planted in 1847 by William Wordsworth in memory of his beloved daughter Dorothy who died aged forty three.
St. Mary's Church at Rydal was built in 1824 when William Wordsworth lived at Rydal Mount. He was a church warden here.
An 1891 stained glass window by the Pre-Raphaelite artist, Henry Holiday in St Mary's Church at Rydal. The window was a memorial to the step-daughters of Wordsworth's daughter, Dora.
Prior to the building of St Mary's Church at Rydal, the dead had to be carried along this track for burial at Grasmere.
Before the building of a church at Rydal,, the dead were carried to Grasmere for burial. Huge rocks along the trail gave the bearers a rest
Stepping stones over the River Rothay at Rydal in the Lake District, Cumbria.
The late 18th century Pelter Bridge spanning the River Rothay at Rydal in the Lake District, Cumbria.
The 16th century Rydal Hall has been owned by the Diocese of Carlisle since 1963 and used as a retreat. The 1909 formal gardens were designed by Thomas Mawson and are open to the public.
The 16th century Rydal Hall has been owned by the Diocese of Carlisle since 1963 and used as a retreat. The 1909 formal gardens were designed by Thomas Mawson.
Rydal Lower Falls in the gardens of Rydal Hall in the Lake District Cumbria.
Free entry to the gardens, but donation appreciated.
Rydal Lower Falls and the recently refurbished 'Grot,' built in the 17th century by Sir Daniel Flemming in the grounds of Rydal Hall.
The Grot gives a great view of the waterfall and was popular with Victorian tourists. Open to the public.
Rydal Lower Falls from the newly refurbished 'Grot', in the grounds of Rydal Hall, at Rydal in the Lake District. Open to the public.
The 17th century Game Larder of Rydal Hall where meat and game would have been hung for curing..
The angel, 'Raphael' by Shaun Williamson in the Quiet Garden of Rydal Hall. Shaun had worked with the late Josephina de Vasconcellos and this work was a memorial to her.
The 17th century Badger Bar at the Glen Rothay Hotel, Rydal in the Lake District, Cumbria.
The 1702 Nab Cottage at Rydal was home to both Hartley Coleridge (friend of the Wordsworths) and the eccentric, opium-eating essayist, Thomas de Quincey.
Autumn colours, Rydal Water in the Lake District National Park, Cumbria, UK.
An oak tree on the banks of Rydal Water in the Lake District National Park, Cumbria, UK.
Winter mist over the lone tree, Rydal Water in the Lake District National Park, Cumbria.
Winter mist over the lone tree, Rydal Water in the Lake District National Park, Cumbria.
A misty winter day canoeing on Rydal Water in the Lake District, Cumbria.
Rydal Water, Rydal in the Lake District National Park, Cumbria, England, UK.
Morning sun on Rydal Water in the Lake District, Cumbria.
Nab Scar rises to the right of the photo, with Helm Crag in shadow to the left.
A tapestry of reflections in Rydal Water in the Lake District, Cumbria.
Looking over Heron Island on Rydal Water towards Eel Crag in the Lake District, Cumbria.
Tree reflections on the north western shore of Rydal Water in the Lake District, Cumbria.
Walkers enjoying a sunny springtime walk around Rydal Water in the Lake District, Cumbria.
Reflections of a snow-covered Silver Howe and a thin coating of ice on Rydal Water in the Lake District, Cumbria.
Early morning mist over the River Rothay near the car park of White Moss Common between Grasmere and Rydal in the Lake District, Cumbria.