The Chapel of St. Mary, Rydal, was built by Lady le Fleming of Rydal Hall, at a cost of £1,500. She herself laid the foundation stone in July, 1823. The …

Tony Tromboot

July 3, 2022

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The public footpath route actually runs though the church grounds. Through the archway connected to the side of the building.

Charlie Cosh

January 31, 2024

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The chapel of St Mary was built by Lady le Fleming, of Rydal Hall in 1824. William Wordsworth helped to choose the site, which was originally an orchard. The gallery in the church was reserved for the private use of the le Fleming family.

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1. View of Grasmere Lake – Grasmere Lake loop from Ambleside

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2. View of Rydal Water – Rydal Water Beach loop from Ambleside

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3. The Coffin Route – Grasmere Lake loop from Grasmere

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03:14

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Location: Lakes, South Lakeland, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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St Mary's Church, Rydal

1. View of Grasmere Lake – Grasmere Lake loop from Ambleside

2. View of Rydal Water – Rydal Water Beach loop from Ambleside

3. The Coffin Route – Grasmere Lake loop from Grasmere

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