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Page 64:-
Some have extended their excursion from Helvellyn to Fairfield,
holding on the mountain ridge to Ambleside; but after making the
unavoidable descent of 1350 feet to Grisedale Tarn, a second
ascent of 1230 feet will mostly be thought too fatiguing. By
exertion too long continued, the mind as well as the body becomes
enervated and incapable of enjoyment; as it has been known in
some, who travelling through Borrowdale in a morning, would not
overlook the most trifling object; yet, in the latter part of the
same day, have passed the most interesting scenes of Wast Water
without making any other inquiry than 'how far is it to the inn?'
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Sca Fell
Scafell Pike
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SCAWFELL AND THE PIKES.
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altitude
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Scawfell is the name that has generally been given, in maps, to
the mountain connecting the heads of Borrowdale, Eskdale, and
Wasdale. It is the highest ground in all this mountainous
district, and indeed in that part of the united kingdom called
England. The several lofty peaks by which it is distinguished are
known in the neighbourhood by different names. The two most
eminent are stated by Colonel Mudge, to be 3166 and 3092 feet in
height: I have estimated their difference at 60 feet; which, from
various observations made between the two points, I am convinced
is rather in excess than otherwise. Rising from one of the
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-- "Scawfell" -- Sca Fell
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-- "Scawfell Pike" -- Scafell Pike
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-- Wast Water
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