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of anglers. The road now winds round eastward to Ouse 

 Bridge, beneath which the lake discharges itself in the form 

 of the much enlarged river Derwent, which flows away 

 towards Cockermouth. Not far from the bridge, Arma- 

 thwaite Hall is passed. 



If it is thought worth while to go a mile or two out of the 

 way for an exceedingly fine view, the traveller will follow 

 Hesket road for a mile beyond Castle Inn, and ascend the 

 Hawes on the right. Thence he will see a charming land- 

 scape, — the open vales of Embleton and the whole expanse 

 of the lake, with its rich terraced shores. 



There is one view on his way back which the traveller 

 must not miss. When he comes to Bassenthwaite Sand- 

 beds, let him leave his conveyance and ascend the moun- 

 tain for about 200 yards, when he will get another exceed- 

 ingly fine view of the lake, and, indeed, all the way under 

 Dod Fell, through ^.^ppletfjtaaite, and by Ormathwaite, the 

 views are wide and grand. (See page 232). 



If he is disposed to make a long day's work of this excur- 

 sion, he may combine it with the ascent of j^feititiato. He 

 will begin with the mountain first, descending, if on foot, by 

 Longside. If he has a pony he must come down further to 

 the north. It is customary for those who ride to descend 

 on the Keswick side, but guides who know the mountain 

 well, do not hesitate to conduct ladies on their ponies by 

 this northern route. The tourist comes into a good path 

 before he reaches Barkbath, and soon after descends into the 

 main-road. He will then pursue his way round Bassen- 

 thwaite, reversing the order of the proceeding as given 

 above. 



