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Page 44:-
rock to rock, forms a spray, which, with the sun in a favourable
direction, exhibits all the colours of the rainbow.
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Stockghyll Force
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STOCK GILL FORCE, at Ambleside, falls from a height of 70 feet,
which is in better proportion to its adjacent scenery than if it
fell 150 feet, as stated by some authors. It is a combination of
four falls in one; the water is divided into two streams, and
after a moment's rest in the middle of the rock, is finally
precipitated into the deep, shaded channel below.
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High Fall, Rydal
Low Fall, Rydal
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RYDAL WATERFALLS.- The upper is a considerable cascade, pouring
out its water, first in a contracted stream, down a perpendicular
rock; and then, in a broader sheet, dashing into a deep stony
channel. The lower, being near the house, forms a beautiful
garden scene.
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Dungeon Ghyll Force
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DUNGEON GILL is a stream issuing between the two Pikes of
Langdale. The water falls about 20 yards into an awful chasm,
with overhanging sides of rock, between which, a large block of
stone is impended like the key-stone of an arch.
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Skelwith Force
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SKELWITH FORCE is not of great height, but it has the most
copious supply of water of any cascade among the lakes. From
Skelwith Bridge there is a road on the Westmorland side of the
river, whence
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-- "Airey Force" -- Aira Force
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-- "Dungeon Gill Force (?)" -- Dungeon Ghyll Force
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-- "Rydal Waterfalls" -- High Fall
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-- "Rydal Waterfalls" -- Low Fall (?)
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-- Skelwith Force
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-- "Stock Gill Force" -- Stockghyll Force
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