ent exertion will soon place the tourist on the summit of Hanison Stickle. Though of considerably inferior elevation to the other mountains we have de scribed, the views from this spot are extremely fine. Looking eastward, Helvel lyn, Scat Sandal, and Fairfield bound the prospect; and, in the north-west and north, Skiddaw and Saddleback are seen in the distance. Stickle Tarn is immediately below the eye, guarded by the frowning heights of Pavey Ark. Ir. the south-east are the hills around the valley of Ambleside, beyond those at the head of Troutbeck and Kentmere. In turning to the south, the eye is at tracted by the valley of Great Langdale, containing Elterwater and Loughrigg Tarn, and terminated by Windermere, with Curwen's Isle and the other islands diversifying its smooth surface. Loughrigg Fell conceals a portion of the head of the lake as well as the town of Ambleside. Underbarrow Scar, near Kendal, is seen over Bowness. Esthwaite Water is seen in the south-south-east, and close at hand, towards the right, is the bluff summit of Wetherlam End. A small part of the sea is embraced in the view in this direction. Through an opening, having on the left Pike o' Bliscoe, and on the right Crinkle Crags Gatescale is presented in the north. The Old Man and the Great Carrs shut in the prospect in the south-west. 1. ULVERSTON-CONISTON LAKE-AMBLESIDE, 24 Miles. formerly the residence of Miss Elizabeth Smith, a lady of extraordinary acquirements. Waterhead House, James Marshall, Esq. The hotel stands pleasingly On the margin of the lake; boats, post-horses, and guides, can be supplied. A few days might be spent agreeably here, as the excursions in the vicinity are numerous. The Old Man! is in the immediate neighbourhood; its ascent, though a work! of toil, would highly gratify the Tourist. A walk into the nar row valleys of Yewdale and Tilberthwaite, will afford many grand scenes. Newfield, in the retired vale of Seathwaite, can be reached by the Walna Scar road, which passes through Church Coniston, and under the Old Man. This road, which is very mountainous and rough, as six miles in length. Blelham Tarn. 8 Waterhead Hotel. Pull Wyke, a bay of Windermere, hene makes an advance. Wansfell Holm, J. Hornby, Esq., Dove Nest, and Low Wood Inn, are pleasing objects on the opposite shore. fell Pike (1500 feet! rises above. 11 Brathay Hall. Wans As the road winds round the extremity of Loughrigg Fell, the mountains surrounding the, valley of Ambleside are strikAngly unfolded. From Ulv. 3 ON LEFT FROM ULVERST. The Crake issues from Coniston Lake, and enters the Leven 6 near Penny Bridge. Here are the remains of a fine 7 old hall, part of which is occupied by a farmer. 8 133 153 Water Park, Benson Harrison, Esq. Fine view of the mountains round the head of the lake. From an eminence near the highest promontory, a beautiful view of the lake may be ob tained. On the opposite shore, are the dark Fells of Torver. 13 Further up, Coniston Hall, surrounded with trees, is descried. This hall has changed owners but twice since the Conquest, most of which time it has be longed to the Flemings. Be! yond are the towering Fella Coston. Just below, is the rocky islet, Pee!. 14 This lake, called also Thurston Water, is six miles long. A nearly three-quarters of a mile road, its depth is stated t De 162 feet. Its margin is very regular, having few indenta tcns of any magnitude. Two small islands are situate near the eastern shore. Its pria-l cipal feeders are the streamə from Yewdale and Tilberthwaite, and those running from the tarns on the Man Mountain. It abounds with trout and char; the latter fish is thought to be found in greater perfection here than elsewhere The scenery at the foot is tame, but that at the upper extremity is of the grandest description. 17 The Old Man, (2577 feet,) and Wetherlam, (2400 feet are extremely majestic. The greatest portion of the lake belongs to Rev. Sir R. Fleming of Rydal Hail, who has some valuable; copper mines upon the Old 19 Man. Fine v.ew of the Rydal and Ambleside Mountains. Loughrigg Fell is before the eye. Croft Lodge, James Holmes, Esq. ane. Looking down, Gummer's How, on the east margin, is conspicuous. Bowness, with its church, school, and villas, is a pretty object. Belle Isle on the right. Strancers are allowed to land. It contains upwards of thirty acres. Mr. Curwen's house, of a circular shape, is upon it. From the summit of the ascent from the Ferry, Ingleborough is visible. The Old Man is in sight. This lake is two miles in Jength, and one-third of a mile in breadth. The scenery around! it is pleasing, but destitute of any features of grandeur. Al peninsula swells from the west shore, and pleasantly relieves the monotonous regularity of the margin. The stream which Issues from it, is called the Cunsey; it enters Windermere a mile and a half below the Ferry. Many handsome villas enliven the banks of the lake. In a pond. near the head, is a diminutive floating island, having upon it several small trees. At the termination of the ascent, the lake and vale of Coniston, hemmed in by mag-! nificent mountains, break upon) the eye with almost theatrical surprise. Waterhead House, Marshall, Esq., on the left. Coniston Village lies imme diately under the Man moun. tain, half a mile from the western margin of the lake. It has two small inns. Turnpike Gate. 94 9 7 5 Between the two promon- Ferry Inn. Sawrey vill. HAWKSHEAD. To Ambleside, 5 miles. Over elevated ground to 1 Coniston Waterhead Inn, an excellent Hotel, beauti- 2 4 7 81 St. Thomas' Caurch. the right is to Ambleside. Keep to the left the road on Furness Fells in the distan foreground. Storr's Hall, Rev. T. Stans Berkshire Isle, and a little beyond, the Storr's Point projects. At the Ferry Inn, en quire for the Station House, whence there is a splendid view of the lake. "This vagrant owl hath learn'd his cheer On the banks of Windermere ; 8 Where a band of them make merry, 11 13 17 Mocking the man that keeps the Ferry, Hallooing from an open throat, Like travellers shouting for a boat." Wordsworth's Waggoner. Langdale Pikes are visible: on the right is the Pass of Dunmail Raise, to the east of which are Helvellyn, Seat Sandal, and Fairfield. The apex of Skiddaw is seen through Dunmai) Raise gap. Hawkshead is a small but ancient market-town at the head of the valley of Esthwaite. The old hall where the Abbots of Furness held their Courts, is a farm-house, lying about a 'mile distant. St. Michael's Church, a structure of great antiquity, is placed on a rocky eminence immediately over the town, commanding fine views of the adjacent country. -"the grassy churchyard hangs Upon a slope above the village school." This school was founded in 1585, by Archbishop Sandys, a member of an ancient family, still seated in the neighbour. hood. The poet Wordsworth, and his brother, the late Mas ter of Trinity College, CAR! bridge, were educated here. In the verses of the former, allusion is frequently made to "The antique market village, where were passed My school-days." From Coniston village, or Hotel, at Waterhead, a mountain road, five and a half miles in length, passes through Tilberthwaite, between Oxen Fell Cross on the right, and Wetherlam on the left, and joins the Little Langdale road at Fellfoot. The pedestrian might proceed by way of Blea Tarn into) Great Langdale. Another road, five miles in length, passing through Yewdale, and climbing the moor on the east of Oxen Fell, enters the road leading from Ambleside to Little Langdale, half a mile abovej Skelwith Bridge. A pleasing excursion round the lake might be made by Tourists staying at the Waterhead Inn. Coniston! village, one mile; Coniston Hall, formerly a seat of the Flemings of Rydal, but now a farm-house, twol iniles; on the left, some elevated fells are then interposed between the road and lake. Torver village, three and a half miles. A little beyond Torver Church, turn to the left, the road crosses the rivulet Bowing frora Gateswater, which lies at the foot of Dow-Crag on the Old Man, and approaches the lake at Om Houses, five and a half miles. A short distance from the foot, Bowdray Bridge over the Crake, eight and a half miles. Nibthwaite village, nine miles, by the east margin to Waterhead Lan, 17 miles. Y Kendal must be left by the 14 roal over the House of Correction Hill. St Thomas' Church. Keep to the right Obelisk. Tolson Hall, M Bateman. 12 The valley of Kentmere diver- 10 iges to the right. It is five or six miles long, and pent in by the huge mountains of Hill Bell, (2436 feet.) High Street, (2700 feet,) and Harter Fell. The remains of a Roman road, the highest in Englan 1, are still to be traced upon the two former. At Kentmere Hall, a ruined) peel-tower, now occupied as a 7 farm house, Bernard Gilpin, "the Apostle of the North," was born 1517. The pedestrian, after aslcending High Street, which commands an extensive prospect, might descend to Hawa Water, or into Martindale, proceeding thence to Patterdale. Road along the banks of the stream to Troutheck vill, one and a half miles distant. At the turn of the road, a little beyond the eleventh milestone, the mountains round Ambleside vale open out in a beautiful manner. An excellent establishment on the margin of the lake There is a fine expanse of water visible from the windows. Thel tourist will find employment; for many days in rambling about the adjacent country, or boating upon the lake. Wansfell Holm, J. Hornby, Reg. Waterhead House Thomas Jackson, Req. 4 2 KENDAL Staveley vill Watered by the Kent, upon which there are several bobbin, and woollen mills. From the road between the fourth and fifth milestones Coniston Fells are visible. Ings Chapel. Bannerigg Head. Road on the left to Bowness, two miles. Birthwaite. Railway Termin's Cook's House. Road on the left to BowIness. On the right a road leads through Troutbeck, over Kirkstone, and descends to Ulleswater. cr.Troutbeck Bridge. On the margin of Winder- To Newby Bridge, 12 miles. Ings Chapel was erected at the expense of Richard Bateman, a Leghorn merchant. He was a native of the township: land, being a clever lad, he was nt by the inhabitants to London. He rose by diligence and industry, from the situation a menial servant to be his master's partner, and amassed 64 considerable fortune, For 9 10 12 1 Toll bar; head of the Lake. 13 AMBLESIDE. some years he resided at Leg-i horn, whence he forwarded the alals of marble with which the chapel is floored. His story is alluded to in Wordsworth's "Michael;" but his tragical end is not told. The captain of the vessel in which he was sailing to England, poisoned! him, and seized the ship and cargo. First view of Windermere. From this eminence, and hence to the like, splendid) views of the mountains in the west are commanded. Lang! dale Pikes, from their peculiar shape, are easily known. Howfell, a broad topped mountain, is on the south. Between the two,Great End and Great Gable are seen. On the south of Bowfell, Scawfell Pike may be seen in clear weather. Farther south are Crinkle Crags, Wrynose, Wetherlam and Coniston Old Man. To the south east of Lang dale Pikes, in the foreground, lal Loughrigg Fell; farther back, are Fairfield and Scandale. Calgarth Park, built by the eminent Bishop Watson. This portion of the route is eminently beautiful. Loughrigg Fell is seen on the opposite shore. At its foot, Brathay Hall, G. Redmayne, Esq. Dove Nest, a house inhabit Jed, during one summer, by Mrs Hemans, is a short dis tance farther on the right. Waterside, Mr Newton. Loughrigg Fell bounds the vale upon the left. Through the meadows on the left, the Rothay flows. A tall straight oak, growing in the wall, is called "Lord's Oak." Pelter Bridge. The road over it divides int: wo on the other side, one leads back to Ambleside, the other to Grasmere, both extremely beautiful walks.] 1 Loughrigg Fell here projects, and with a corresponding pro trusion from Fairfield, called Rydal Knab, on the opposite side of the valley, leaves room! for little more space than what is occupied by the road and the stream flowing from Rydal Mere. This lake is only about threequarters of a mile long, by scarcely a fourth of a mile broad. It has two small islands, upon one of which there is a heronry, belonging to Rev. Sir. R. Fleming, the owner of the lake. The road here winds round a projecting rock. Grasmere Lake suddenly breaks upon the view beyond the projection. This lake is one mile and a quarter in length, and one-third of a mile broad. It has a single island in the centre. The hills around are happily disposed. The view from the road near the head of the lake, looking forward, is extremely fine. Silver How is seen over the southwest angle of the water; right onward, is Helm Crag, the summit of which is strewn with large blocks of stone, presenting many eccentric forms. Green) thought he saw a likeness to a lion and a lamb. West, to a mass of antediluvian remains, and Otley says, that viewed from Dunmail Raise, a mortar elevated for throwing shells in to the valley, is no unapt com parison. The road is seen to paas over Dunmail Paise, a depression between two hills, that, on the left, is Steel Fell, the other, Seat Sandal. |
