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Page 59:-
Island and the isthmus, are the Newlands mountains, and
beyond them, Robinson and High Stile on the east and west
sides of Buttermere respectively. Third, over the lower end
of the lake is a scene of beauty and grandeur; villas and
the village of Braithwaite, partially hidden by trees, are
scattered over gentle eminences, Grizedale Pike towering
over the whole. And fourth, a very narrow strip of
Bassenthwaite may be observed over the meadows, and the easy
swelling hills which in the remote distance grace the foot
of the lake.
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Friar's Crag
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FRIAR CRAG
Is the grand promenade, and the place to which all strangers
are conducted on their arrival in Keswick. The latter part
of this walk is through a grove of oaks and firs; and at the
end there is a bench to rest on, whence may be seen nearly
the whole circumference of the lake.
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Cockshott Wood
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COCKSHOT
Presents a general view of the lake, and from its vicinity
to the town, its ease of access, and its numerous charms,
demands peculiar attention.
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Castle Head
Wallow Crag
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CASTLEHEAD AND WALLOW CRAG.
There is a beautiful and entertaining walk to the summit of
these, which is gained by proceeding
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-- "Castlehead" -- Castle Head
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-- "Cockshot" -- station, Cockshot Wood
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-- "Crow Park" -- station, Crow Park
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-- "Friar Crag" -- station, Friar's Crag
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-- "Wallow Crag" -- Walla Crag
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