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Derbyshire side, we recognise a remarkable 

 cluster of rocks, with irregular surfaces, and 

 somewhat cone-shaped. Here we perceive some 

 great masses of stone, just hanging as it -were 

 by a thread ; and we are filled with wonder that 

 the rude blasts of by-gone winters have not, 

 long ere this, hurled them into the abyss below. 

 One of these singular masses is called the 

 " Watch-box," and has a very grotesque appear- 

 ance. We see the river from this spot winding 

 its way very tranquilly among the hazel bushes, 

 briars, and stunted willows which deck its 

 banks. 



Both the Staffordshire and Derbyshire sides 

 of the river have their separate and distinct 

 beauties of this singular Yale. The tourist and 

 the angler will find, however, the latter country 

 the most convenient, as it is always open to the 

 public ; whereas that on the Staffordshire side 

 is only accessible, for rambling or piscatory 

 purposes, from leave being granted at the " Isaac 

 Walton," at Ham. But the best method of 

 seeing all the lovely views of Dove -Dale is. to 

 shun all the beaten tracts, and plunge at once 

 into its hidden and unfrequented nooks and 

 corners, and climb its steep and towering peaks. 

 An intelligent angler, with his mind susceptible 

 of impressions from nature's works, will find this 



