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throughout . the whole range of the hill, he should 

 come down by the zigzag behind Clappersgate, At 

 Millar Bridge, just mentioned, there is a good road 

 up, past a farmhouse called Brow Head, visible from 

 all parts of the valley. There are other tempting 

 paths at the Foxghyll corner; and there are few parts 

 where an active Walker cannot mount with ease, 

 except for the impediment of high walls, which 

 render it desirable to keep to the frequented tracks, 

 avoiding the fences. The whole ridge, from above 

 Grasmere, at one end, to above Windermere at the 

 other, offers the most charming views of the sur- 

 rounding heights and vales, lakes and tarns. The 

 final survey should be taken from the southern 

 extremity where, from two peaks, or from a seat 

 between them, the most perfect possible view of 

 Windermere and its environs is obtained. By 

 looking about a little, the beginning of a zigzag 

 path will be found ; and there the traveller must 

 come down upon Clappersgate, enjoying as he 

 descends the distant view of the Langdale group 

 of mountains, and the picture of the valley of the 

 Brathay at his feet. Another delightful walk over 

 Loughrigg is found by crossing it from west to 

 east. There is a way up,, between walls, from a 

 point not far above Red Bank. The highest point 

 of the ridge is marked by a pile of stones, and is 

 near the northern end. From this point, and it is 

 the only one, the two lakes Grasmere and Winder- 

 mere may both be seen. The pedestrian may 

 descend either upon Loughrigg Terrace, or near 

 Rydal, or by the -farmhouse at Brow Head. The 

 only obstacles are the boggy parts, which render 

 this walk difficult after rainj and the stone walls. 



