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Hawes to Bainbridge, it is a smaller stream, but is here increased 

 by the addition of Semmer-water ; below Bainbridge and Askrigg, 

 the river contracts, and has a more rapid current ; at Aysgarth, 

 there is a considerable cataract, below which it receives the stream 

 from Bishopdale ; it then passes along to Bolton Hall ; thence to 

 Wensley, where it continues its course to Middleham ; a little 

 below this place it receives the Cover ; it now passes East Witton, 

 and thence to Jerveaux Abbey, where Wensleydale may be said to 

 terminate. Here the river widens and continues to Clifton Castle 

 a lovely spot ; the property of Timothy Hutton, Esq. Here the 

 river becomes a magnificent stream, and the scenery remarkably 

 picturesque and beautiful : it next reaches Masham, a neighbour- 

 hood full of interest to the tourist, bounded by the property of 

 0. V. Harcourt, Esq., who resigns at Swinton Park, a magnificent 

 mansion and grounds well worthy the notice of the traveller. About 

 half a mile below Masham, it receives a tributary from the moors, 

 called the Burn running down Colsterdale, and passing within a short 

 distance of Swinton ; like all the other small streams it contains 

 innumerable small Trout, but is more adapted for minnow or worm 

 fishing. It now passes Aldborough, the seat of John D'Arcy 

 Hutton, Esq., and thence through that splendid amphitheatre of wood 

 called Hackfall. Here the river winding among the rocks, presents 

 one of the most delightful objects for the Angler's contemplation 

 the imposing grandeur of the surrounding scenery and the varying 

 character of the river, at one time rushing violently through some 

 narrow gorge among the rocks, and now spreading out into the 

 silent deep ; then forming the most delicious pool and stream, 

 presents to the Angler everything to please the eye and excite the 

 mind. After leaving Hackfall, it passes the village of Mickley, 

 and soon reaches Tanfield ; about half a mile below which is 

 situated Tanfield Mill, for a long period the residence of our late 

 lamented Author. The river here possesses everything the Angler 

 can desire in the form of fine broad streams, and continues so for a 



