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From the village of Grasmere, take a walk into literary history with this short hike to Rydal Mount and Gardens, the home of William Wordsworth.

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Distance/time 3.5 miles (km)

Minimum time 2 hours

Ascent/gradient ft (440m)

Grade/Paths Medium - Footpaths but with steep climbs, 1 stile

OS Map Explorer OL7 (Grid )

Dogs? On leads

Parking Langdale Estate / Off B5343

Public Transport 516 Langdale Rambler - nearest stop Elterwater, 1½ miles away

Toilets/Refreshments Langdale Estate

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The Quirly Traveller - Wandering in Wordsworth’s footsteps – Grasmere to Rydal
Zoë's blog post about the filming of the walk

Rydal Mount & Gardens
The historic home of William Wordsworth


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