Rydal Water -

Type:Lake

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About

Rydal Water is located in the heart of the Lake District and is connected to the larger lake of Grasmere to the west by the Rover Rothay. A dramatic view of the lake can be gained from "Wordsworth's Seat", a natural outcrop on the west end of the lake believed to have been one of the poet's favourite places in the Lake District. Close to the road between Grasmere and Ambleside this tranquil spot is ideal for a gentle stroll.

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Cumbria Awards Member of Cumbria Tourism 2016

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