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the Borrowdale, Langdale, and Wastdale mountains. On the
steepest part of the road, Derwent Water gradually unfolds
and extends itself in its whole encircling and
beautifully-embayed coast, its islands, and its fertile
shores and savage boundaries. Hence also the high mountains
of Langdale, Coniston, Eskdale, Borrowdale, Wastdale,
Buttermere, and Newlands, are observed in an arrangement
superior to their appearance from any other point. There are
seven distinct tops or heaps of stone, which should be
visited in succession by the pedestrian: most of these
present interesting and varying views, but the chief
elevation is deficient in not allowing a sight of Derwent
Water. The grand and extensive prospects embrace five
different ranges of mountains: First, Grizedale, rising from
the enclosures of Braithwaite. Second, succeeded by Barrow
and Stile End. The third range rises from the fields of
Newlands, and terminates in Causey Pikes and Grasmire. The
fourth in this wild combination, includes Cat Bells,
Hindscarth, Robinson, and Red Pike. The fifth and last, is
that sublime chain extending from Coniston to Ennerdale. In
the distant sea is observable the Isle of Man; the towns of
Cockermouth and Workington on the Derwent; the Solway, with
Maryport and Allonby; Ireby at the foot of Binsey; Wigton
and Carlisle; High Hesket and Tarn Wadling; and Blencathra
and Wanthwaite Crags.
The descent will appear to many more pleasing, both as it is
easier, and as it is agreeable to see
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