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ascend the Haws on the right. Thence he will see 

 a charming landscape, — the open vales of Embleton 

 and Isell, and the whole expanse of the lake, with 

 its rich terraced shores. From Castle Inn, it is 

 ei^ht miles to Keswick. The road turns away from 

 the lake, and presents nothing more of remarkable 

 beauty. 



If the traveller is disposed to make a long 

 instead of a short day's work of this excursion, he 

 may combine it with the ascent of Skiddaw. 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 Bassenthwaite, reversing the order 

 of the proceeding given above. 



