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of Walney stretching from the bay of Morecambe to the estuary of
the Duddon. The top of Ingleborough may be seen in the distance;
but it requires a very clear atmosphere to discern the mountains
of North Wales, which stretch out to the right of Black Combe.
The Isle of Man is frequently visible; and, when the surface of
the sea is covered with a thin film of vapour, the effect at
first sight is curious; the island appearing more like an object
in the clouds than one seated in the water. The fells of Coniston
exclude the view of Lancaster sands; but an opening, between the
Old Man and Dow Crag, directs to the church and castle of
Lancaster. Some portions of Scotland appear on the right and left
of the Ennerdale and Derwent Fells; and we are just permitted to
see a part of the lake of Windermere, between Low Wood Inn and
Bowness; also the eastern side of Derwentwater, and a part of
Wast Water, with Devoke Water, Sty-head Tarn, and a small
mountain tarn above Borrowdale.
From a point a little to the southward, we can take a peep into
the head of the vale of Eskdale, far below us; and beyond it, a
single habitation in Seathwaite, near the rise of the Duddon.
Passing towards Great-end a portion of Crummock Lake comes in
sight; and from Great-end, and Esk Hause, there are more open
views towards the head of Windermere, and the lake of
Derwentwater.
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