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Page 59:-
Saddleback being in view to the north; and the mountains lying to
the south-west progressively appearing to rise up beyond the long
and uninteresting fell, which lies between the lake of Thirlmere
and the valley of Borrowdale.
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Brownrigg Well
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On the western side of the mountain, about the distance of three
hundred yards from its summit, and three hundred perpendicular
feet below it, there is a spring called Brownrigg Well, where the
water issues in all seasons in a copious stream; its temperature
in the summer months being generally from 40° to 42°: and
when mixed with a little brandy, as recommended by 'mine host' of
the Nag's Head, it makes a grateful beverage.
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This mountain is also frequently ascended from Patterdale; where
for three-fourths of the way the ascent is gentle, and gradually
opens out pleasing views of the lake of Ullswater, with the
scenery around and beyond it. More immediately below, is the
narrow vale of Grisedale, surmounted by the lofty St. Sunday
Crag, which casts its solemn shade into the valley. On reaching
the first ridge of the mountain, the long looked for summit pile
is discovered on the top of a rocky precipice, seven hundred feet
in height above Red Tarn, which lies enclosed in the bosom of the
mountain before us. From hence the shortest way is one that many
would hesitate to venture upon; while others might think it a
stigma upon their courage to decline it. It lies along the top of
Striding Edge, which in
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-- Brownrigg Well
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-- "Helvellyn Pile" -- Helvellyn
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-- Striding Edge
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