grasmere & rydal...
Grasmere, cradled in a vale in the heart of the Lake District, is crowned with magnificent fells and mountains all around.
From Dunmail Raise in the north, the vale of Grasmere opens up with the rugged peak of Helm Crag (otherwise known as ‘the Lion and the Lamb') sheltering the town to the south.
The combination of scattered hamlets and farmsteads, verdant woodlands, and lush meadows fringing the lakes of Grasmere, Rydal Water and Loughrigg Tarn conjures up a quintessential image of romantic Lakeland.
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About the area
History & heritage
Grasmere's early history was devoted to farming, wool manufacture and some mineral and rock extraction.
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Arts & culture
The area's links with Wordsworth give the visitor a fantastic opportunity to see what inspired the great poet.
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Natural environment
The lakeshore of Grasmere is accessible by a permissive path around the south-western side (NY 335 064).
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What's on
While you are in Grasmere why not go along to one of the fantastic local events.
Oddities
Barney's newsbox
Barney's Newsbox holds the largest stock of jigsaws in England - over 8000 jigsaws are stacked high in all parts of the shop.Black and yellow box
On the side of the A591 (NY 331 111) is a black and yellow Automobile Association box, one of only a few remaining in the country.Ancient sweet chestnut
An ancient sweet chestnut in the grounds of Rydal Hall (NY 367 064) is estimated to be over 500 years old, and probably planted before the current hall was built in 1600. Its massive girth measures around 11 m (36 ft), although huge burrs make precise measurement difficult.The peace oak
The Peace Oak in Broadgate Meadow (next to the river), was planted by Canon Rawnsley (co-founder of the National Trust) on 19 July 1919 to mark a day of peace on the anniversary of the start of World War One.Grasmere & Rydal accommodation
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Grasmere pocket guide
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