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Page 59:-
a short distance on the Borrowdale road, and then turning up
the woods to the left. At the commencement is a superb view
of Keswick, the church, and Bassenthwaite. On the top are
benches, where you may rest, and look over the soft bosom of
the lake full into the gorge of Borrowdale, which is the
grandest aspect. To the north is Bassenthwaite Water and the
stately Skiddaw.
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River Greta
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THE GRETA.
There is not a more interesting walk than up this river,
which presents splendid views of Blencathra as you follow
the stream up its course. Downwards there is an attractive
picture, the cotton-mill being in front, whilst over a bend
of the stream, flanked by woods, are seen the distant
mountains of Newlands.
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Castlerigg Stone Circle
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THE DRUID'S CIRCLE.
'A few rude monuments of mountain stone
Survive: all else is swept away.'
This religious monument is situated on the top of a lone
hill, one mile and three quarters on the road from Keswick
to Penrith, in the centre of the loftiest mountains in the
district, away from the sight and sound of human life. It
occupies a circular area three hundred and thirty-six feet
in circumference, and one hundred and fourteen feet in
diameter, surrounded by thirty-eight granite stones
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gazetteer links
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-- "Castlehead" -- Castle Head
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-- "Druid's Circle" -- Castlerigg Stone Circle
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-- "Greta" -- Greta, River
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-- "Wallow Crag" -- Walla Crag
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