52 THE ANGLING CLUBS AND PRESERVATION 



the heights above. It is here on high ground, under the 

 shadow of " Lilla's Cross," that the " Derwent " takes its 

 rise ; and, descending in a meandering form, with many a 

 pretty waterfall, it traverses the monotonous expanse of 

 moor in a south-easterly course until it meets at the foot 

 of the upper end of Langdale Pike the " Luggerhowe " 

 stream coming from Harwood Dale, and unitedly they 

 enter the Barnesclifife Valley. From this point to Hill's 

 Green Bridge is a nice stretch of stream, full of small 

 yet toothsome trout, of which Lord Derwent is the 

 owner, and who liberally grants permission to honest 

 anglers. That portion of the Derwent which is presei'ved 

 by the club is a pleasant fishable stream, with abundance 

 of trout and a few grayling, though neither of them 

 are of large size, averaging about three to the pound. 

 The stream may be briefly described as one of alternate 

 pool, with here and there gravelly streams, fringed on 

 both sides with trees and bushes where trout love to hide 

 and dwell and to watch for their daily ephemeral food. 

 Through the Forge Valley the stream runs deep and 

 sluggishly, but many a lusty trout lies there in ambush, only 

 to be interviewed when there is a wind blowing up or down 

 the valley. A practical hand then may readily fill his 

 pannier. 



Lord Derwent and Lord Londesborough are the chief 

 proprietors, and are the liberal patrons of the Club, though 

 there are other riparian owners, all of whom generously 

 place their respective waters at the disposal of the members. 

 The Derwent being at such a convenient distance from 

 Scarborough and easily accessible by rail, are great facilities 

 for the members reaching the stream. The Club was 

 formed upwards of forty years ago, namely in 1839, and, 

 from its many surroundings, has always been a popular 



