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Page 196:-
[Thorn]ton Force; and so on to Ingleton, where there are good
inns. But if he wishes to proceed immediately to Weathercote Cove
in Chapel-le-dale, he must cross Kingsdale above Bredagarth, and
ascend the mountain by a rough road, or track, keeping on the
south-west side of a quagmire near a heap of stones, apparently a
cairn, on the base of Whernside; and then turning round the west
corner of the mountain, he will find himself near two or three
lanes, any of which will lead him to the chapel in the valley
between Whernside and Ingleborough. But this route is practicable
only for pedestrians: carriages must go by Thornton Church Stile,
and turn there to the left to Yordas, returning by the same road,
and thence to Ingleton, whence to Weathercote it is four miles.
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Thornton Force
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Situate in a romantic glen, about a mile from Thornton Church
Stile, is THORNTON FORCE, a remarkably fine waterfall. The river
here falls, with a noise like thunder, at one leap, about 30
yards, through an opening between two rocks. We stand at the top,
surveying the scene, which is extremely wild and picturesque. The
rocks are fringed with trees, which impart a certain air of gloom
and veneration around the spot; and the spray arising from the
deep basin beneath, resembles mist, or wreaths of smoke from a
furness, and sprinkles the ground for many yards around the fall.
From below a picture is exhibited which leaves little for the
imagination to supply. The white sheet of flowing water - the
black receptacle beneath - the tree-clad rocks - and the wild
mountain scenery around, form a landscape as complete as the most
fastidious artiste could desire.
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Raven Ray
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About 200 yards above the Force, is the rugged pass of RAVENWRAY.
Its wild and lofty scenery may be better understood after
perusing the following sonnet:
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