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Page 43:-
that of Lowdore, and exhibits to advantage a smaller quantity of
water. From the top of the fall the lake and vale, when not
intercepted by trees, were seen in fine perspective.
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Whitewater Dash
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WHITE WATER DASH, on the north of Skiddaw, is conspicuous from
the road between Ireby and Bassenthwaite; and viewed from its
foot, with the lofty Dead Crag on the right, is a good picture.
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Scale Force
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SCALE FORCE, near Buttermere, is the deepest in all the region of
the lakes: it is said to fall at once one hundred and fifty-two
feet, besides a smaller fall below. The water is precipitated
into a tremendous chasm, between two mural rocks of sienite,
beautifully overhung with trees which have fixed their roots in
the crevices; the sides clad with a profusion of plants which
glitter with the spray of the fall. Visiters (sic) generally
enter from below, into this chasm, where the air, filled with
moisture and shaded from the sun, feels cool and damp as in a
cellar. Passing the lower, they may proceed towards the foot of
the principal fall; till the more copious sprinkling of the spray
compels them to retrace their steps.
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Aira Force
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AIREY FORCE, on Ullswater, is concealed by ancient trees, in a
deep glen in Gowbarrow Park. The water, compressed between two
cheeks of rock, rushes forth with great violence: and dashing
from
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-- "Airey Force" -- Aira Force
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-- Barrow Cascade
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-- Scale Force
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-- "White Water Dash" -- Whitewater Dash
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