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Ullswater. The styles are all different, and therefore the
sensations they excite will also be different; and the idea that
gives pleasure or pain in the highest degree, will be the rule of
comparative judgement. It will, however, perhaps be allowed by
all, that the greatest variety of fine landscape is found at this
lake [1].
These stations will furnish much amusement to those who visit
them; and others may perhaps be occasionally found, equally
pleasing. And whoever is delighted with water expeditions and
entertainments, such as rowing, sailing, fishing, &c., may enjoy
them here in the highest perfection.
The principal feeders of Windermere-water, are the rivers Rothay
and Brathay.- They unite their streams at the western corner of
the head of the lake, below Clappersgate, at a place called the
Three-foot-brander, and after a short course boldly enter the
lake.
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[1]
Not one bulrush, or swampy reed defiles the margin of this
imperial Lake. No Lake has its border so well ascertained, and of
such easy access. Not one, after Lomond, can boast of so vast a
guard of mountains, with such variety and diversity of shore.
In Navigating the Lake upwards from the great Island, the
extremity appears singularly noble; its parts great and
picturesque. The view of the surrounding mountains, from Cove to
Kirkstone is astonishing.
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