A mighty Sweet Chestnut, known as the Rydal Chestnut dominates its corner of Rydal Hall Gardens, just north of Ambleside. Although it may be contemporary with the the original building of the current hall in 1600, its great size suggests it could be associated with the first Rydal Hall built in 1409 nearer to Ambleside. William Worsdworth lived opposite the hall at Rydal Mount. It is nice to think he and Mary might have sat under this tree.
A mighty Sweet Chestnut, known as the Rydal Chestnut dominates its corner of Rydal Hall Gardens, just north of Ambleside. Although it may be contemporary with the the original building of the current hall in 1600, its great size suggests it could be associated with the first Rydal Hall built in 1409 nearer to Ambleside. William Worsdworth lived opposite the hall at Rydal Mount. It is nice to think he and Mary might have sat under this tree.
Public - restricted access (e.g. National Trust property)
Surroundings:
Parkland
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From Tree of the Moment -
This magnificent seven hug example has been recorded by John Chapman, and was nominated as a special tree for our official project launch by Marina Ramsden of The Lake District National Park Authority.
Although located on private land just off the public right of way at Rydal Hall, Ambleside, permission is not required to view this tree. The property is a registered historic park and garden and it is assumed that the tree relates to the original house.
Still healthy in 2019 and seems to have grown a bit !
From Tree of the Moment - This magnificent seven hug example has been recorded by John Chapman, and was nominated as a special tree for our official project launch by Marina Ramsden of The Lake District National Park Authority. Although located on private land just off the public right of way at Rydal Hall, Ambleside, permission is not required to view this tree. The property is a registered historic park and garden and it is assumed that the tree relates to the original house.
Still healthy in 2019 and seems to have grown a bit !