118 WATENDLATH ASD EOSTHWAITE. 



this by-road the explorer goes, and passes behind 

 and above Barrow House, soon reaching the stream 

 that feeds the Barrow Fall, which may be visited 



by strangers in the grounds below. 



The upland valley runs parallel with 

 the lower one ; and in it lies the clear circular pool 

 which feeds the fall of Lodore. Good climbers 

 may find their way up from Lodore to Watendlath 



by following the course of the stream, 



and the whole ascent is rather adventurous. The 

 walks over to Thirl mere have already been given at 

 p. 103. Our business now is to follow the track 

 before us. It takes us to the little foot-bridge 

 between the tarn and the verge of the crag ; and 

 the peep down the chasm shows the lake and the 

 Skiddaw range in beautiful union. Helvellyn rises 

 to the east, and Scawfell and Bowfell show them- 

 selves in front, all the way down to Borrowdale. 

 The descent into Rosthwaite is the concluding treat. 

 The way is easy, — a gentle slope over grass and 

 elastic heather; and the whole surface is starred over 

 with bright heath flowers. The head of the dale, — 

 imposing under all aspects, — opens out and seems 

 to be spreading its green levels for the stranger's rest. 

 The passes to Langdale by the Stake, to Wastdale 

 by Sty Head, and to Buttermere by Honister Crag, 

 disclose themselves round the projecting Glaramara. 

 The other way lie Grange and the lake ; and 

 beneath lies Rosthwaite, with the brat- 



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crossed by the new stone bridge to reach the little 

 inn. This inn has been lately enlarged, and now 

 offers comfortable accommodation to travellers who 



