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Is about two miles and a half in length, and three quarters of a
mile in breadth. It is more difficult to obtain a good view of
this than of any other lake. The best general view may be had
near How Hall; but, as the principal mountain scenery, with part
of the lake, is seen to advantage from the road by which tourists
generally pass from Wastwater to Lowes Water and Buttermere; few
like to extend the journey two or three miles for any improvement
that can be made to the view. Pedestrians, anxious to explore the
inmost recesses of the mountains, may follow the lake to its
head, and after passing the sequestered farm of Gillerthwaite,
continue their route four of five miles along the narrow dale, by
the transparent stream of the Lisa, which is fed by the crystal
springs issuing from the side of the mountains; and either turn
to the left, by the pass called Scarf Gap, to Buttermere; or to
the right, over the Black Sail, to Wasdale head. This way a horse
might be taken, but it would be found more troublesome than
useful.
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