Rydal Water Tours

Despite its diminutive size at just over 1 km long, Rydal Water’s strong literary connections have cemented its status as one of the Lake District’s most visited spots. Wordsworth’s Seat, overlooking the western bank, was renowned as the poet’s favorite viewpoint, while nearby points of interest include Nab Cottage, once home to Thomas Quincey and three of Wordworth’s former homes – White Moss House, Rydal Mount and Dove Cottage.
One of the few boat-free lakes, Rydal Water makes a perfect spot for open-air swimming during the warmer months, while the lakeside hills are at their most beautiful in spring and autumn, when fields of wildflowers and colorful foliage add a rich range of hues.
Practical Info
Rydal Water is located in the center of the Lake District National Park, just south of Grasmere.
Address: Rydal, Lake District, England
13 Tours and Activities to Experience Rydal Water
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Ultimate Full Day Tour visiting 10 Lakes, 4 passes and magnificent scenery
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Discover multiple lakes, mountain passes, villages, and scenic viewpoints with a full-day itinerary that takes you around the Lakes District. Among the gems, visit Lake Windermere, Brothers Water, Grasmere, and Rydal Water, and enjoy a cruise on Ullswater. Throughout the tour a guide provides information on each destination, with a separate driver to maximize safety during transport.
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$165.47
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$165.47
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
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Mountain Goat Full Day Tour: Ten Lakes Tour of the Lake District
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Experience some of the highlights of the Lake District National Park on this full-day Ten Lakes Spectacular small-group tour from Windermere. Traveling by air-conditioned minivan with an expert guide, explore the beauty spots and villages of central Lakeland as you learn about its history. Ascend high mountain passes, visit a waterfall and see ten of the most beautiful lakes, including Buttermere and Thirlmere. Discover Borrowdale and quaint villages such as Grasmere; visit Castlerigg Stone Circle; and enjoy free time for lunch in the market town of Keswick.
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$73.38
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$73.38
Face masks provided for travelers
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
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William Wordsworth: Afternoon Half Day Tour with an Expert Guide
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During this 3-hour tour, admirers of the poet William Wordsworth will have the pleasure of visiting some of the Lake District sites where he lived. With the benefit of a guide’s specialized knowledge you'll gain insight about the environment that influenced Wordsworth’s poetry. Explore the villages of Grasmere and Rydal, with admission to Dove Cottage and the Wordsworth Museum included for your convenience.
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$86.33
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$86.33

William Wordsworth: Morning Half Day Tour with an Expert Guide
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Discover the life of William Wordsworth in the English Lake District on a half-day tour of Grasmere village from Windermere. Visit landmarks that were important to Wordsworth and his family, including St Oswald's Church, Dove Cottage, Dora's Field, Rydal Church, and the poet’s former home at Rydal Mount. This small-group tour explores this scenic destination through the lens of Wordsworth’s life and work.
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$86.33
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$86.33

Lakeland Poets: Wordsworth and his circle at Dove Cottage, Grasmere and Rydal Mount - Full Day All-inclusive Tour
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Gain insight into the relationship between the English Romantics and their beloved landscape on a Lake poets tour, ideal for literature lovers, history buffs, and nature enthusiasts alike. Discover landmarks including William Wordsworth’s former school, family home, and church, with insights provided by your guide, and benefit from round-trip transfer from a pickup location of your choice for a hassle-free excursion.
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$159.83
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$159.83

Whisky, Vodka, Gin and a Cruise in the Lake District
This tour takes you to:
◾Lake Windermere views of the largest lake in the lake district, surrounded by panoramic mountain scenery.
◾Kirkstone Pass the Lake District's highest pass that is open to motor traffic.
◾Brothers Water in the Hartsop Valley .
◾Patterdale the village where walkers begin their ascent via the Striding Edge path up to Helvellyn, the third highest peak in the Lake District.
◾Glenridding close to the old Greenside Lead Mine.
◾Ullswater with spectacular views of the second largest lake in the Lake District.
◾Lake Cruise on Ullswater.
◾The Lakes Distillery for a tour of the distillery followed by a tasting session.
◾Thirlmerethe man-made vast reservoir.
◾Dunmail Raise the low-level mountain pass and legendary burial place of King Dunmail.
◾Grasmere one of the smaller lakes of the English Lake District.
◾Rydal Water tranquil and serene with beautiful reflections of Loughrigg fell.
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$168.62
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$168.62

Private Tour: Lakeland Poets: Wordsworth and his circle - Full Day all-inclusive
You get to see:
• Hawkshead Grammar School where Wordsworth went to school and carved his name on his desk (only on a friday)
• Grasmere Gingerbread Shop where the Victorian cook Sarah Nelson invented Grasmere Gingerbread in 1854
• St Oswald's Church where the Wordsworth family worshiped and whose interior William was so fond of
• Wordsworth Family Graves nestled beneath the yew tree that Wordsworth planted himself
• Dove Cottage the first family home of Wordsworth and where he wrote some of his best poetry
• The Wordsworth House where William Wordsworth was born (not on fridays)
• Rydal Mount & Garden was Wordsworth's best loved family home for the greater part of his life from 1813 to his death in 1850 at the age of 80
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From
$812.95
per group
From
$812.95
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Private Tour: William Wordsworth: Afternoon Half Day Tour with an Expert Guide
This tour takes you to:
• Grasmere Village.
• Church Stile the former inn where William Wordsworth, his brother John and fellow romantic poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge stayed for several days during their Lake District tour in 1797.
• Grasmere Gingerbread Shop where Sarah Nelson invented the world famous "Grasmere Gingerbread" in 1854.
• The Wordsworth family graves.
• St Oswald's Church where the Wordsworth family worshipped.
• Dove Cottage where William Wordsworth and his sister Dorothy lived from 1799 to 1808.
• Views of Grasmere, the beautiful lake the Wordsworths knew so well.
• Rydal Mount William Wordsworth's best loved family home from 1813 to his death in 1850.
• Rydal Hall Gardens where Wordsworth admired the waterfall from the "grot" viewing house.
• Rydal Church built on the site chosen by William Wordsworth which also inspired two of his poems.
• Dora's Field bought by William Wordsworth in 1826.
• Views of Rydal Water, one of the smaller lakes.
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$474.82
per group
From
$474.82
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Private Tour: Ultimate Full Day Scenic Tour visiting 10 Lakes
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This tour takes you to:
• Lake Windermere
• Kirkstone Inn
• Kirkstone Pass
• Brothers Water
• Patterdale
• Glenridding
• Ullswater
• Lake Cruise on Ullswater.
• Castlerigg stone circle
• Lakeside at Keswick
• Surprise View
• Ashness Bridge
• Honister Mine
• Honister Pass
• Buttermere
• Crummock Water
• Moss Force waterfall
• Thirlmere
• Dunmail Raise
• Grasmere
• Rydal Water
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$683.45
per group
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$683.45
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Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
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Private Tour: 8 Lakes and magnificent scenery - Afternoon tour
• Lake Windermere, views of the largest lake in the lake district.
• Kirkstone Pass
• Brothers Water
• Patterdale
• Glenridding
• Ullswater
• Glencoyne
• Scenic drive along the shores of Ullswater.
• Castlerigg Stone Circle
• Ashness Bridge
• Surprise View looking out over Derwent Water with spectacular views towards Bassenthwaite Lake
• Thirlmere
• Dunmail Raise the low-level mountain pass and legendary burial place of King Dunmail.
• Grasmere one of the smaller lakes of the English Lake District.
• Rydal Water
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$424.46
per group
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$424.46
per group
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
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2 hour Private evening tour
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This popular 2 hour evening tour runs throughout the Spring and Summer. It is ideal for visitors with limited time or are just passing through but would still like to see, experience and get a real sense of the Lake District.
The guided tour will open your eyes to the incredible natural beauty of Lakeland, and will no doubt give you an appetite to see more of the Lake District in the future.
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$158.27
per group
From
$158.27
per group
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Guides required to regularly wash hands
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Private Tour: William Wordsworth: Morning Half Day Tour with an Expert Guide
This tour takes you to:
• Grasmere Village where William Wordsworth lived.
• Church Stile the former inn where William Wordsworth, his brother John and fellow poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge stayed for several days during their Lake District tour in 1797.
• Grasmere Gingerbread Shop where Sarah Nelson invented the world famous "Grasmere Gingerbread" in 1854.
• The Wordsworth family graves.
• St Oswald's Church where the Wordsworth family worshipped.
• Dove Cottage where William Wordsworth and his sister Dorothy lived from 1799 to 1808.
• Views of Grasmere, the beautiful lake the Wordsworths knew so well.
• Rydal Mount William Wordsworth's best loved family home from 1813 to his death in 1850.
• Rydal Hall Gardens where Wordsworth admired the waterfall from the "grot" viewing house.
• Rydal Church built on the site chosen by William Wordsworth which also inspired two of his poems.
• Dora's Field bought by William Wordsworth in 1826.
• Views of Rydal Water, one of the smaller lakes.
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From
$474.82
per group
From
$474.82
per group

Full-Day Private Luxury Tour of the Central Lake District
This tour concentrates mainly on the delights of the Southern Lakes but we dip into the Western side too. Whilst not far distance-wise it packs a lot in to the day with highlights being the opportunity to experience the road over Hardknott Pass, the culinary capital of the Lakes, Cartmel, home to the famous Sticky Toffee Pudding, haunting Wastwater and the haunts of Beatrix Potter and the Romantic Poets. We pride ourselves on customising all our tours to suit your personal requirements. We can spend more time, or less, at places so please use the itinerary as a framework for us to create the perfect day for you.
Although some guests actually want to see the Lakes at its wildest it can spoil it for others so, as "Pleasure first, Business second" is our mantra we, unlike most operators, will let you know in advance if we think the weather may be an issue to allow you to make an informed decision as to continue with your trip, arrange an alternative date or request a refund.
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From
$395.68
Price varies by group size
From
$395.68
Price varies by group size
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
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