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the EsJc, the Liddal, the Line or Leven, the 

 Ir thing, and the Gelt. 



The Eden. This river is one of the most 

 important in the county. It takes its rise in 

 the moors of Westmorland, close upon the 

 h orders of Yorkshire. It enters Cumherland 

 near its junction with the Eamont, and, taking 

 a north-westerly direction, and passing Kirk- 

 oswald and Carlisle, flows into the Solway 

 Frith, near Kockcliff March. 



The Eden is one of the finest angling rivers 

 in the north of England, hoth for trout and 

 salmon ; and to fish its waters properly, Penrith, 

 (distant from it about five miles) Kirkoswald, 

 and Carlisle, are the most convenient and 

 suitable stations for the tourist. The last- 

 mentioned town is well supplied with all kinds 

 of hooks, flies, and lines ; and, among its sport- 

 ing inhabitants, some of the most skilful 

 disciples of " Isaac " will here be found, who 

 are noted for their kindness and urbanity to 

 strangers, in giving them every information as 

 to the best localities for sport on the various 

 rivers in the neighbourhood. 



I have seen nearly all kinds of flies used on 

 the Eden, with comparatively equal success. 

 As a general rule, however, it will be found 

 that, as you ascend to the higher portions of 



