How far is it from Rydal to Windermere?

The distance between Rydal and Windermere is 7 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Rydal to Windermere?

The drive from Rydal to Windermere takes approximately 15 min by car.

What is the best route from Rydal to Windermere?

The fastest route from Rydal to Windermere covers 7 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.

Which direction is Windermere from Rydal?

Windermere lies roughly to the south-east of Rydal.

Are there charging stations between Rydal and Windermere?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Rydal to Windermere, including Booths, South Lakeland (50 kW); Busher Walk, Kendal (50 kW); Low Fold Car Park, Ambleside (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 46.

Rydal Windermere

Distance: 7 miDuration: 15 min

Driving from Rydal to Windermere takes about 15 min via A591. The distance is 7 mi. The straight-line distance is 6 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions6 · 7 mi

1 Depart right 18 yd
2 Turn left 2 mi
3 Turn right onto Market Place 119 yd
4 Continue straight onto Lake Road 4 mi
5 Continue straight onto Ambleside Road 2 mi
6 Arrive left onto Ambleside Road

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The return trip from Windermere to Rydal covers roughly the same distance, 7 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

46 chargers

Booths, South LakelandBooths, South Lakeland, England, LA9 4DP50 kW
Busher Walk, KendalBusher Walk, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4RQ50 kW
Low Fold Car Park, AmblesideLow Fold Car Park, Ambleside, LA22 0DN50 kW
Oxenholme Road, KendalOxenholme Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 7RL50 kW
Victoria Street, WindermereVictoria Street, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1QA50 kW

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Popular routes from destination

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Windermere → Staveley, Cumbria4 mi · 10 min Windermere → Waterhead5 mi · 10 min Windermere → Ghyll Head5 mi · 10 min Windermere → Cunsey5 mi · 20 min Windermere → Haverthwaite12 mi · 20 min Windermere → Newland Bottom17 mi · 30 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 3 November 2026.

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How far is it from Rydal to Windermere?: The distance between Rydal and Windermere is 7 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Rydal to Windermere?: The drive from Rydal to Windermere takes approximately 15 min by car.
What is the best route from Rydal to Windermere?: The fastest route from Rydal to Windermere covers 7 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.
Which direction is Windermere from Rydal?: Windermere lies roughly to the south-east of Rydal.
Are there charging stations between Rydal and Windermere?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Rydal to Windermere, including Booths, South Lakeland (50 kW); Busher Walk, Kendal (50 kW); Low Fold Car Park, Ambleside (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 46.

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