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Page 137:-
western side of Mell Fell, which will shorten the distance nearly
two miles. After leaving St. John's Vale, and the mountain
Saddleback behind, these roads are equally uninteresting; till
they unite at Dockray: but after entering Gowbarrow Park, the
prospect of Ullswater is presented in one of its richest points
of view. Airey Force and Lyulph's Tower lie a little to the left,
and it is then five miles of delightful road to the inn at
Patterdale. Some who travel in carriages, go from Keswick to
Pooley Bridge, and thence to Penrith or Ambleside; but the want
of post-horses at Pooley Bridge is sometimes felt as an
inconvenience.
Parties landing at Whitehaven with the intention of seeing
all the lakes, may commence with Wast Water and Ennerdale;
and afterwards Lowes Water, Crummock, and Buttermere; or the
three last may be visited from Cockermouth.
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Cockermouth
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Cockermouth is a good market town with 4536 inhabitants. It
possesses an ancient castle, has a handsome bridge over the river
Cocker, which runs through the town to join the Derwent; and the
Globe is an inn furnished with every requisite accommodation for
travellers.
Parties from Cockermouth visiting the three lakes of Lowes Water,
Crummock, and Buttermere, will find it the most eligible way by
Pardshaw, Mockerin, and Fangs; by which the lake is taken in
combination with lofty mountains; and the road
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-- Cocker Bridge
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-- Cockermouth
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-- "Globe, The" -- Globe Hotel
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-- Pooley Bridge
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-- Patterdale to Penrith
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