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Page 28:-
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Haweswater
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HAWES WATER
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Is nearly three miles in length and half a mile in breadth; it is
almost divided into two parts by the projection of a plot of
cultivated land from the N.W. side. Its head is encompassed by
lofty mountains, but they exhibit less variety of outline than
those of Derwent and Ullswater. Its eastern side is bounded by
Naddle Forest, the lower part completely wooded, and surmounted
by the lofty Wallow Crag; beyond which the hill side is scattered
with aged thorns. The western side has more cultivation, and a
few farm houses sheltered by trees. The houses - with the
exception of Mr. Boustead's at Measand-beck, and Mr. Holmes' at
Chapel hill - are mostly walled without mortar; and the deciduous
trees associate well with the rest of the scenery. Opposite the
head of the lake, Castle Crag is a prominent feature in the
landscape.
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fish
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This lake is well stocked with fish of various kinds; but they
are chiefly preserved for the table of Lowther Castle.
Lying beyond the usual circuit of the lakes, and at a distance
from the great roads and places of entertainment, Hawes Water is
often omitted in the tour. But those who can contrive to visit it
without hurry or fatigue, will find it a sweet retired spot.
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There is a public house at Mardale Green, about a mile above the
head of the lake, and two at Bampton Grange, a distance of two
miles from its foot.
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-- Bampton Grange
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-- Bridge End
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-- Crown and Mitre
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-- Dun Bull
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-- Hawes Water
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-- "Mardale Green" -- Mardale Common
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-- Naddle Forest
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-- Wallow Crag
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