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Scotch, a good deal of Wales, the Isle of Man, and in some
lucky moment, just before sunrise (as the Ordnance surveyors
say) the coast of Ireland. This is very fine; but it is
hardly what is looked for in the lake district,- the sea
being the main feature. He might go up the Old Man from
Coniston; but there are the copper works, and there is the
necessity of a guide: and it is a long way to go for the
day's treat. If he ascends the Langdale Pikes, it had better
be from some interior station; and the rest of the great
peaks will be best commanded from Keswick. Of those within
reach of Ambleside, which shall it be? Loughrigg is very
easy and very charming; but it is not commanding enough.
From the surrounding heights it looks like a mere rambling
hill. Wansfell is nearest, and also easy and safe. It may be
reached by a charming walk from Low Wood Inn, and descended
by the Stockghyll lane, above Ambleside. The immediate
neighbourhood is mapped out below; and there is a long and
wide opening to the south: but to the north-east, and
everywhere round the head of the lake, the view is stopped,
first by Nab Scar, and then by other heights. Why should it
not be Nab Sear itself? or, the whole of Fairfield? That
excursion is safe, not over fatiguing, practicable for a
summer day, and presenting scenery as characteristic as can
be found. Let it be Fairfield.
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