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WAST WATER
Is three miles and a half long, and three quarters of a mile
broad, the depth is from forty to fifty fathoms, and it is
probably owing to this, in proportion to the extent of its
surface, that it has never been known to freeze. Trout in
great quantities, and a few char, frequent its waters. The
chief feeders are Over Beck on the south of Yewbarrow, and
Nether Beck on the north of Middle fell, issuing from tarns
near the Haycocks, and running through Bowderdale. The
waters are discharged by the Irt at Ravenglass.
Being a border lake, its end lying in the low country,
whilst its head is nestled in mountains, it appears from the
foot to the greatest advantage, and is under that aspect
most distinguished for sublimity. The mountains are naked to
their base, their sides and summits are uniform, shooting up
into lofty points, and ending in pyramidical forms. Looking
upwards, Yewbarrow forms a fine apex; Kirkfell pushes
forward its front to the left; and at the head of the dale,
the Gable appears conspicuous. On the right, Lingmell comes
finely forward, over which the Pikes of Scafell reign
supreme. Up the side vale of Bowderdale, is the Haycock; and
the
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