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Page 95:-
limestone, called Whitbarrow and Yewbarrow, forming lofty scars
on their western sides, and reposing on the slaty rock upon which
the road in part is formed. From Milnthorp to Newby Bridge is 15
miles; here is the choice of continuing the Ulverston road, or
proceeding along the banks of Windermere, by Bowness and Low Wood
to Ambleside.
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Backbarrow
Greenodd
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The road to Ulverston now follows the course of the Leven to
Backbarrow, where it crosses the river by a bridge situated among
manufactories of cotton, of iron, of pyroligneous acid, and of
gunpowder. Leaving Hollow Oak on the left, it passes over some
peatmoss, and presently approaches the sands; where it is
interesting to meet the flowing tide, as it washes against the
breastwork of the road. The river Crake, which issues from
Coniston water, is then crossed by a bridge under which the tide
flows, and we join the old road near a place called Green Odd;
where small craft take in their lading, consisting chiefly of
slate, timber, and iron. From Newby Bridge to Ulverston is 9
miles.
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Ulverston
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ULVERSTON
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inns
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Is a neat market town, containing 4786 inhabitants and two good
inns, the Sun, and the Bradyll's Arms. It communicates with the
channel of the Leven by a canal admitting vessels of considerable
burden.
From Ulverston to Dalton is 5 miles, and from Dalton to Furness
Abbey (described at page 84) nearly two miles.
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-- Backbarrow
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-- "Bradyll's Arms" -- Braddylls Arms
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-- "Green Odd" -- Greenodd
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-- Sun Inn, The
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-- Ulverston
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-- Ulverston Canal
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