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Page 14:-
[appear]ance. Should it, however, be thought wanting in trees,
there is scarcely an island in Windermere or Derwent, but what
could supply the deficiency. Most of the lakes, in order to be
seen to advantage, require the progress to be made from the foot,
towards the head of the lake; but Grasmere, being completely
encircled by mountains, is an exception to the general rule. The
view from Dunmail Raise was much admired by Mr. Gray; others have
spoken highly of that from Townend; and Mr. West chose his
station on Dearbought hill, on the opposite side. In short, from
whatever point the approach of Grasmere is made, the prospect is
always pleasing.
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inns
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There are two good houses for the accommodation of travellers:
the Red Lion, supplying post horses and jaunting cars, is near
the Church; and the Swan on the Turnpike road.
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Rydal Water
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RYDAL WATER
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islands
heronry
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Is of smaller dimensions, and formed in a more contracted part of
the valley; it receives the river flowing from Grasmere lake
after a course of about half a mile. It is ornamented by two
picturesque islands, on one of which the herons build their nests
in the trees; and it is bordered by meadows and woody grounds,
surmounted on one side by the precipitous rocks of Nab Scar, and
on the other by the steeps of Loughrigg Fell.
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fish
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The fish in Grasmere and Rydal Waters, are pike, perch,
(provincially called bass,) and eels, with a few trout.
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-- "Grasmere Water" -- Grasmere
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-- "Red Lion" -- Red Lion
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-- Rydal Water
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-- "Swan, The" -- Swan Hotel
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