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page 106:-
As the peat road is a better ascent to the Tarn, than by
Dungeon Gill, some will prefer it both for ascent and
descent.
From Mill Beck pass through the meadows to Langdale chapel,
between which places take retrospective views, and see Bow
Fell and Langdale Pikes, which are excellent objects. - From
Langdale Chapel the road is by Grasmere and Rydal Waters
(which leave on the left) and over Pelter Bridge to
Ambleside. If these vallies are twice to be visited it is
scarcely necessary to observe that the retrospective tour
must be from Ambleside by Pelter Bridge.
No. 51.
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Langdale Pikes
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LANGDALE PIKES, FROM OAK HOW.
Oak How is near six miles from Ambleside. Mill Beck House is
not seen here, being hid by the foot of the
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mountain on the left; it is likewise higher in the valley
than the house seen under the Pikes. - Pavey Ark, in the
last range of distance, is over the foreground rock on the
right; and the greatest part of the line traversed to and
from the Tarn, may be traced on this print, by such as
marked their steps with attention; it is chiefly the
beginning and end of this devious way that cannot be seen
from this point.
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Raw Head
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No. 52.
ROW HEAD, IN LANGDALE
Row Head is on the opposite side of the Langdale valley to
Oak How, and in the distance are the Pikes so often spoken
of before.
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Langdale Head
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No. 53.
LANGDALE HEAD.
This view of the high end of the
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