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The two fine waterfalls, called Peers Gill and Gerta Gill, 

 in the side of Lingmell, had better be left for another day, 

 if the whole of the proposed round is to be accomplished. 



There is now a small inn at "^iZS^asttiale ^eati where 

 luncheon can be ordered, and, while prepared, it will be in- 

 teresting to walk as far as the head of the lake, (a mile and 

 a quarter) and see the grand Screes which rise up almost 

 like a wall on its eastern side. 



A stay of two hours may be afforded at Wastdale Head ; 

 after which the journey must be resumed in the same direc- 

 tion as we arrived, but, at the fork of the beck, (only a 

 quarter of a mile from the inn), the path to the left must be 

 taken. For a mile it is along the meadows of X3ElJ3SebaIe 

 "^alleg at the foot of Kirkfell, after which the Blarft Sail 

 Pass commences rather steeply ; this does not, however, last 

 more than half-a-mile, the next mile to the summit (1750 ft.) 

 being average climbing, with convenient zig-zags. The path 

 is distinct all the way, therefore there is no need to confuse 

 the traveller with details about the fences and tiny rivulets 

 coming from the heights which have to be crossed ; and, 

 again, our maps point out more distinctly than words the 

 hills which are around. Now we descend, and shortly cross 

 the river Liza, on a plank if it does not happen to be washed 

 away by that occasionally swollen stream. In half-a-mile 

 more, the path forks, that on the left leading down to En- 

 nerdale, and the other in our direction towards Buttermere. 

 From this point to the summit of Scarf ffiap there is a rise 

 of about 600 feet, when pSuttermere and its surroundings 

 come into full view. From here to the meadows below is 

 the steepest part of the excursion, and ponies must be led. 



Here (Gatesgarth Farm) we find our carriage, and, after 

 some more refreshment at one of the inns, proceed on our 

 journey by the Vale of Newlands to Keswick, (page 249.) 



