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Page 47:-
grey rocky mountains, variegated with some few stripes of heath.
After crossing the outlet of the lake, at Lowick-bridge, these
dreary objects are found often intersepted by pieces of arable
ground, hanging sweetly to the east, and prettily situated under
ancient oaks, or venerable yews. The white houses in these parts,
covered with blue slate, have a neat appearance. The thatched cot
is esteemed a more picturesque object; and yet the other kind,
seen under a deep green wood, or covered with a purple
back-ground of heath, has a pleasing effect.
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Coniston Water
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Reach the south end of the lake. Here it is narrowed by the rocky
prominences from both, sides, forming between their curvatures a
variety of pretty bays. The whole length of the lake is about six
measured miles; and the greatest breadth about three quarters of
a mile. The greatest depth, by report, exceeds not forty fathoms.
A little higher the broadest part commences, and stretches, with
small curvatures, to Water-head. The shores are frequently
indented; and one pretty bay opens after another in a variety of
forms.
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station, Water Park
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STATION I. - A little above the village of Nibthwaite, the lake
opens in full view. From the rock, on the left of the road, you
have a general prospect of the lake, upwards.
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gazetteer links
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-- Coniston Water
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-- Greenodd to Coniston
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-- station, Water Park
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