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Blackcombe to Scafell, and the valley of the Duddon opens 

 beautifully beneath him. For the greater part of the way he 

 has the stream upon his right. About half-way down there 

 is a stile in the wall on the opposite side of this stream. By 

 crossing it and following the track, which is plainly seen, the 

 top of Dow Crag may be reached. It is about seven miles 

 from Coniston to Seathwaite by Walna Scar. The active 

 pedestrian might return to Coniston by way of Wrynose, 

 Little Langdale, and Tilberthwaite (p. 143). 



ASCENT OF IRON KELD. 



There is one more hill excursion which we recommend the 

 tourist to make during his stay at Coniston, and that is to 

 an eminence, seldom visited, locally called 3Eton JBidtl, from 

 which a glorious panorama of mountains is to be seen. The 

 hill is on the eastern side of the Yewdale Valley, and 

 extends nearly to Skelwith Bridge; but the principal 

 point of view is only three miles from Coniston, and may 

 be best approached by taking the road by Tarn Haws to 

 two lovely houses called Arnside. As there is no regular track 

 to the summit he will do well to enquire his way at one of 

 the two houses. When he has reached the top, which is 

 marked by a pile of stones, he will find himself well rewarded 

 for the trouble of ascending this height by the extensive 

 view which he will obtain. Surveying the circuit, the 

 eye travels along by Blackcombe, at the mouth of the Dud- 

 don, the Old Man of Coniston, Wetherlam, Wrynose Gap, 

 Pike of Blisco, Crinkle Crags, Scafell, Bowfell, Great End, 

 Langdale Pikes, Helm Crag, Skiddaw, (dimly seen through 

 the Vale of St. John), Helvellyn, Seat Sandal, Fairfield, Nab 



