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Those tourists who visit Wast Water from Keswick, generally make
an excursion on horseback for two days: by which plan, Borrowdale
and Wast Water are seen on the first day; and Ennerdale, Lowes
Water, Crummock, and Buttermere on the second. The road up
Borrowdale as far as Seatoller, has already been described; from
whence the Wasdale road is on the left to Seathwaite; opposite to
which on the right, lies the famous Black-lead Mine. Beyond
Seathwaite, the road becomes a mere track, fit only for horses
accustomed to the country. A waterfall presents itself to view on
the right; and after crossing a rude bridge, the ascent of the
mountain is commenced by a winding path. On passing a piece of
water called Sty Head Tarn, the bold and lofty crag of Great End
appears on the left; and beyond it, in towering majesty, the
highest of the Pikes, rendered more conspicuous by an object
lately erected in the prosecution of the Trigonometrical Survey.
Great Gable is close upon the right; but the grandeur of its form
is better appreciated at a distance. The highest part of the road
at Sty Head
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