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the water itself, to add the word tarn by way of distinction. It
is nearly a mile in length, and divided into three parts. By the
sudden influx of water from the two Langdales, the low meadows on
its margin are frequently overflowed, and rendered wet and
swampy. To obviate this, great pains have lately been taken in
opening its outlet; by which means the dimensions of the water
have been greatly contracted; and the fishery of trout has been
nearly annihilated by the introduction of that voracious fish the
pike.- Loughrigg Tarn is a circular piece of water of about
twenty acres, environed by green meadows, intermixed with rocky
woods and cultivated grounds. Its glassy surface displays
beautiful reflections of the farm-houses, fields, and trees,
surmounted by rocky steeps; and when taken in combination with
Langdale Pikes in the distance, it makes an excellent picture.-
Little Langdale Tarn, in the valley of that name, is one whose
consequence is lessened by the swampiness of its shores.- Blea
Tarn, lying on the high ground between the two vales of Great and
Little Langdale, has a small sequestered farm adjoining, and
called by its name. A view of this piece of water is enriched by
the superb appearance of Langdale Pikes.- Stickle Tarn, at the
foot of Pavey-ark, a huge rock in connection with Langdale Pikes
- is famous for the quality of its trout. The stream falling into
Langdale, at Millbeck, in a foaming cataract, may be seen at a
distance.- Codale
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