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mountain. It is probably the highest road ever formed in England,
being 2700 feet above the level of the sea.- On account of its
central situation between the vales of Patterdale, Martindale,
Mardale, Kentmere, and Troutbeck, and being connected with others
at a little distance; an annual meeting was formerly held here,
when the shepherds of the several vales reciprocally communicated
intelligence of such sheep as might have strayed beyond their
proper bounds; and to enliven the meeting, races and other
diversions were instituted; ale and cakes being supplied from the
neighbouring villages.- Highstreet affords some good prospects;
but being at a distance from any place of entertainment, it is
seldom visited by strangers. Pedestrians fond of mountain rambles
might, with a guide, pass over it from Patterdale into Troutbeck,
or Kentmere; or into Mardale, and thence by Hawes Water to
Bampton - from whence are roads to Pooley Bridge, Lowther,
Penrith, and Shap.
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Rises nearly 1500 feet above Windermere Lake. This is a moderate
elevation compared with many of its neighbours; yet it is not
deficient in prospects. It affords excellent views of Windermere,
Grasmere, and Rydal lakes; the towns of Ambleside and Hawkshead,
with the beautifully diversified scenery in the neighbourhood.
Further distant are seen the sands of Milnthorp, Lancaster, and
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