How far is it from Waterhead to Rydal?

The distance between Waterhead and Rydal is 3 mi by road.

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

The drive from Waterhead to Rydal takes approximately 10 min by car.

What is the best route from Waterhead to Rydal?

The fastest route from Waterhead to Rydal covers 3 mi with a driving time of approximately 10 min.

Which direction is Rydal from Waterhead?

Rydal lies roughly to the north-west of Waterhead.

Are there charging stations between Waterhead and Rydal?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Waterhead to Rydal, including Low Fold Car Park, Ambleside (50 kW); Victoria Street, Windermere (50 kW); 23 Church St, Windermere (22 kW). Charging points on this route: 36.

Waterhead Rydal

Distance: 3 miDuration: 10 min

Driving from Waterhead to Rydal takes about 10 min via A591. The distance is 3 mi. The straight-line distance is 2 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions7 · 3 mi

1 Depart onto MacIver Lane 78 yd
2 Turn right onto Borrans Road 1 mi
3 Continue straight onto Rothay Road 1 mi
4 Turn left onto Compston Road 1 mi
5 Turn left onto Rydal Road 2 mi
6 Turn right 18 yd
7 Arrive left

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The return trip from Rydal to Waterhead covers roughly the same distance, 3 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

36 chargers

Low Fold Car Park, AmblesideLow Fold Car Park, Ambleside, LA22 0DN50 kW
Victoria Street, WindermereVictoria Street, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1QA50 kW
23 Church St, Windermere23 Church St, Windermere , LA23 3DF22 kW
AmblesideAmbleside, LA22 0EH22 kW
Crook Road, KendalCrook Road, Kendal, LA8 8LX22 kW

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Rydal → Troutbeck, Cumbria6 mi · 15 min Rydal → Thickholme6 mi · 15 min Rydal → High Cark18 mi · 35 min Rydal → Little Loughrigg5 mi · 10 min Rydal → High Wray6 mi · 15 min Rydal → Elterwater6 mi · 15 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 5 November 2026.

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How far is it from Waterhead to Rydal?: The distance between Waterhead and Rydal is 3 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Waterhead to Rydal?: The drive from Waterhead to Rydal takes approximately 10 min by car.
What is the best route from Waterhead to Rydal?: The fastest route from Waterhead to Rydal covers 3 mi with a driving time of approximately 10 min.
Which direction is Rydal from Waterhead?: Rydal lies roughly to the north-west of Waterhead.
Are there charging stations between Waterhead and Rydal?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Waterhead to Rydal, including Low Fold Car Park, Ambleside (50 kW); Victoria Street, Windermere (50 kW); 23 Church St, Windermere (22 kW). Charging points on this route: 36.

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