Dora's Field
Dora's Field
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Paul R
Wellingborough, UK804 contributions
May 2022
If, like me, you would rather walk through a small, wild patch of meadow than a pavement. you will appreciate Dora's Field in a modest way. Wandering through here and, subsequently through the adjacent, attractive church yard cuts the corner that takes you from the main through road to the little lane that contains Rydal mount and Rydal hall.
If you've anything of the romantic in you, the field becomes something a little more special when put in its historical context as the place where William Wordsworth (who lived at Rydal Mount) planted out thousands of daffodils in remembrance of his beloved daughter, Dora.
Probably not a site to bring you to Rydal in itself but it forms a very nice detail in any visit to this tiny village and its surprising array of attractions.
If you've anything of the romantic in you, the field becomes something a little more special when put in its historical context as the place where William Wordsworth (who lived at Rydal Mount) planted out thousands of daffodils in remembrance of his beloved daughter, Dora.
Probably not a site to bring you to Rydal in itself but it forms a very nice detail in any visit to this tiny village and its surprising array of attractions.
Written 30 May 2022
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Sally W
Moray, UK32 contributions
Jul 2023 • Solo
No daffs nodding their heads this time of year but, all the same, a touching tribute to a lost daughter. Although, apparently, the field was initially purchased as a site for the construction of a house for Wordsworth. Take the time to visit the wee kirk, where sit the pews used by Wordsworth and his family.
Written 29 July 2023
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alisdair t
Workington, UK6,340 contributions
May 2017 • Couples
The garden is owned by the national trust, but free to visit. Located behind Rydal church, it was in full bloom of bluebells when we visited today. A gentle 10 minute stroll, with plenty of seats and benches to sit and dream, contemplate, or read...
Written 8 May 2017
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Graham E
Ainsworth, UK47 contributions
Aug 2019
Walked through on my way to Grasmere. Not pretty at this time of year but a visit in spring is well worth it.
Written 11 August 2019
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Steve D
75 contributions
Nov 2018 • Couples
If you like to wander into a place where time has stood still then a visit to the historic Dora's Field is for you. Just stand or sit and listen to the birds, watch the squirrels, or if you're very lucky see a deer. Just off the main road in Rydal this is an ideal site to visit after taking in Rydal Hall or maybe at the start or end of the historic "Coffin Trail" walk.
Written 15 November 2018
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Maggie s
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May 2014 • Solo
I walked behind the little Church just below Rydal Mount and spied a little sign on an iron gate, "Dora's Field". I hadn't read about it as the inspiration for Wordsworth's "Daffodils". This ravishingly lovely "field", was carpeted in masses of bluebells as the daffs had finished blooming by May. I spent an hour walking along the meandering pathway under fine old trees and shrubbery. Wordsworth owned this plot and at one time planned to build his own home on it. It was dedicated to his daughter, Dora, who died very early. It is an enchanted place. Take time for it then walk around the peaceful Rydal Lake.
Written 29 May 2014
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karenependlebury
Greater Manchester, UK7 contributions
Sept 2016
Over the last few years I have walked through Dora's Field with a very close friend, and have been at different times of year. I have been told many stories by various locals that this was also a favourite haunt of Wordsworth, the poet, who lived close by, and this location provided inspiration for some of his works. I'm not surprised, it's an absolutely beautiful place, not very large but shaded, lush, green and has a gently rolling stream rumbling by which is also soothing to listen to! Also across the road is a reasonable eatery called the badger bar!!
Written 4 October 2016
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The Happy Wanderer
Birkdale, UK117 contributions
Mar 2016 • Couples
This small wooded area close to Rydal Hall looks stunning when covered in daffodils - usually late March/early April. If walking around Rydal Water or up to Rydal Hall and Mount don't miss this small area next to the pretty churhcyard.
Written 14 March 2016
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Peter A
Yorkshire, UK23 contributions
Apr 2015 • Couples
Like Dr. Who's phone box, enter the gate and follow the path for great views and a much larger area than it looks.
Written 25 April 2015
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daytoday77
Rochester, UK9 contributions
Mar 2014 • Couples
On our recent trip to Lake's I had on my to do list to visit Dora's Field. We might never go back at this time of year again so I just had to see those daffodil's and it was lovely, a yellow spectacular! It's not a big place at all, just at plot at the back of the church but it is peaceful and pretty and if it is March well worth a visit.
Written 7 April 2014
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