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Page 12:-
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Coniston Water
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CONISTON WATER,
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views
islands
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Called in some old books THURSTON WATER, is a lake of
considerable magnitude, being six miles in length; but wanting in
that agreeable flexure of shores so conducive to the beauty of a
lake. Near its foot, however, are some finely wooded, rocky
promontories; which from certain points add greatly to the
prospect. It has two small islands, but they are placed too near
the shore to contribute much to its importance.
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Coniston Water by boat
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As the principal mountains lie on the western side and at its
head, the best views are in consequence obtained in a progress
from its foot, on the eastern side; or from a boat on its
surface: but those who have leisure may be gratified by the
variety afforded in an excursion quite round the lake.
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depth
fish
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Its greatest depth is twenty-seven fathoms. It is well supplied
with trout and char, the latter are said to be better here than
in any other lake; they are taken by nets in winter, and it was
formerly supposed they could not be tempted by any kind of bait;
however, they are sometimes taken by angling, with a hook baited
in a peculiar manner with a minnow.
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inns
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The inn, at Waterhead, is pleasantly situated on the margin of
the lake, and furnishes parties with pleasure boats, a chaise,
and a pair of post horses.
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-- Coniston Water
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-- Waterhead Inn
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