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it is somewhat difficult on account of the banks being 

 covered with wood ; here the Grayling fishing may be 

 said to commence. The surrounding scenery is almost 

 beyond description. The woods around rising to a 

 considerable height ; and the terraces of Bivaulx and 

 Duncombe Park are truly magnificent : the old Abbey 

 is indeed a stately ruin in a chosen spot. The fishing 

 is strictly preserved by Lord Feversham ; but a day's 

 fly-fishing may generally be obtained by application 

 to his Lordship's agent at Helmsley ; Duncombe Park 

 being kept entirely for his Lordship's private friends. 

 From Helmsley Bridge to Newton Wath, the stream is 

 strictly preserved by a party of gentlemen, through the 

 kind permission of Lord Feversham, who have formed 

 it into a fishing Club, called the Ryedale Anglers* Club ; 

 the head quarters being at Mr. A gar's, Helmsley. I 

 can highly recommend the Black Swan to the attention 

 of all tourists ; every accommodation can be afforded, 

 coupled with moderate charges. The good lady of the 

 house is an excellent provider, and will endeavour to 

 make you comfortable. Gentlemen who fish the lower 

 part of the Club water frequently take up their quarters 

 at Mr. Thorpe's, Oswaldkirk : here will be found a 

 quiet snug retreat and good accommodation. The Inn 

 is about a mile from the river. 



The Club water is undsr the surveillance of a keeper, 

 and no fish is allowed to be taken except it measure nine 

 inches. This portion of the river is one combination of 

 pool and stream. The Grayling are more numerous 

 than Trout, and the latter neither get to a large size, 

 nor are they of good flavour ; the Grayling, however, 



