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The Coffin Route

The Coffin Route

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The Coffin Route

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

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Dominiek Van Dooren

June 21, 2025

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The Rydal Coffin Route is a historic walking route in the Lake District. The route takes its name from the fact that it was the traditional route used to carry the coffins of the deceased for burial to St Oswald's Church in Grasmere, as there were no burial places at Rydal and Ambleside. It is a popular route, known for its magnificent views over Rydal Water and the surrounding mountains, and also passes famous places such as Rydal Mount and Dove Cottage, former home of the poet William Wordsworth.

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Martles

October 29, 2020

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and Coffee Route - stop off at the fab cafe at Rydal Hall and look at their gardens

Andy

April 1, 2024

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Rydal Hall worth a visit

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Distance 1.61 km

Uphill 40 m

Downhill 10 m

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Wednesday 6 May

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40 %

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

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