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GRASMERE.
There are two small Inns in the Vale of Grasmere, one near
the Church, from which it may be conveniently explored in
every direction, and a mountain walk taken up Easedale to
Easedale Tarn, one of the finest tarns in the country,
thence to Stickle Tarn, and to the top of Langdale Pikes.
See also the Vale of Grasmere from Butterlip How. A boat is
kept by the innkeeper, and this circular Vale, in the
solemnity of a fine evening, will make, from the bosom of
the Lake, an impression that will be scarcely ever effaced.
The direct road from Grasmere to Keswick does not (as has
been observed of Rydal Mere) shew to advantage Thirlmere, or
Wythburn Lake, with its surrounding mountains. By a
Traveller proceeding at leisure, a deviation ought to be
made from the main road, when he has advanced a little
beyond the sixth mile-stone short of Keswick, from which
point there is a noble view of the Vale of Legberthwaite,
with Blencathra (commonly called Saddle-back) in front.
Having previously enquired, at the Inn near Wythburn Chapel,
the best way from this mile-stone to the bridge that divides
the Lake, he must cross it, and proceed with the Lake on the
right, to the hamlet a little beyond its termination, and
rejoin the main road upon Shoulthwaite Moss, about four
miles from Keswick; or, if on foot, the Tourist may
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