How to get toRydal Mount and Gardenscar-free

Visit Rydal Mount and Gardens car-free

Visit by bus for just £2 each way. Most buses in England are offering £2 Single Fares until 31st December 2024. Our journey planner will show you if your route is included, or you can find a full list of participating operators and routes here.

It’s quite easy to reach Rydal Mount and Gardens car-free, as the bus stop is just 5-minutes stroll away.

Bus 599 and bus 555 run frequently from: Bowness-on-Windermere (about 45 mins), Windermere train station (25 mins), Brockhole (20 mins), Grasmere (10 mins) and Ambleside (5 mins).

Bus 555 runs regularly from: Lancaster, Carnforth, Kendal (55 mins) and Keswick (40 mins).

There are direct trains to Windermere from: Manchester (110 mins), Preston (55 mins), Lancaster (35 mins), Oxenholme (20 mins) and Kendal (15 mins). There are connections from London, Glasgow, Carlisle and all cities in the North of England.

Use our journey planner to get the best route from where you are.

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Cyclists welcome - plan your route here

Here’s some information on accessibility on buses and trains.

About Rydal Mount and Gardens

Experience a touch of rural English village life, take in the woody scent of the 16th century house with its oak beams and flagged flooring.
Stroll through the gardens, unspoilt and untamed, lively with colour.

For any queries about visiting contact Rydal Mount and Gardens on 015394 33002 or info@rydalmount.co.uk

Address: Rydal Mount, Ambleside, Lake District, LA22 9LU. Visit Website

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Covid-19

We live on a beautiful island and there’s no better way to explore it than by train, bus, bike and foot. But, at this exceptional time, please follow current advice to stay at home and avoid non-essential travel in England. Separate travel rules apply in Wales and Scotland.

We look forward to helping you enjoy great days out and more car-free adventures in the future.