looking back, Patterdale and the highest reach of Ullswater are in sight. By following the direction of the wall to the left, a steep climb leads to the large cairn on the top of Thornthwaite Crag.

From this point a good view is had of Helvellyn, Fairfield, and other heights on the W. of Patterdale, and during the remainder of the walk on the summitlevel, a fine prospect is had to the S., a large tract of sea being visible in the distance. From the cairn follow the wall, and then the wire fencing, until the wall is reached, which runs along the summit of High Street. Here take a S.E. direction. The upper part of Kentmere Vale is on the right, with Ill Bell and Froswick rising sheer and wild from the hollow in which lies the Kentmere Reservoir.

In a deep recess on the left will be seen Blea Water Tarn. Continuing along the S.E. shoulder of High Street, in the direction of Harter Fell, a slight descent leads to the summit of the Nan Bield Pass, resting at the foot of which is observed the beautiful and secluded Small Water Tarn.

On reaching the shore of this lakelet, the course of the rivulet must be followed to the Dun Bull Inn, the highest house in the valley. See page 346.

Patterdale to Haweswater, by Pooley Bridge and Lowther Castle.

Pooley Bridge, 10m.; Lowther Castle, 15m.; Bampton Grange, 19m.; Mardale Green (Haweswater), 25m.

Persons staying at Patterdale, who object to an excursion over the hills, will sometimes drive to Haweswater by this route.

The road traverses the whole length of the N. shore of Ullswater. On leaving Pooley Bridge there is nothing of interest until the village of Askham is reached, m. from which is Lowther Castle. See page 264.

After visiting the Castle, 6m. of ordinary ground have to be gone over before a view is had of Haweswater.

During the last 3m. of the journey to Mardale Green, the road skirts the western shore of the lake, and commands excellent views.

The journey between Patterdale and Pooley Bridge might be accomplished by steamer, and a carriage hired at the latter village.

If it be not desired to visit Lowther Castle, 3m. may be saved by taking a rough road, which is practicable for a carriage, over Moor Divock, from Pooley Bridge to Bampton. The road gradually ascends to the top of the moor, and commands most beautiful views of the two lower reaches of Ullswater, and the neighbouring mountains, Helvellyn filling up the background. When at the top of the moor the traveller will observe a small mound where stone coffins were found, also a tiny circle of stones, which some persons consider to be Druidical. A large solitary stone, standing at the point where the descent is commenced, is said to turn round when it hears a cock crow in the adjoining valley. The main road from Penrith to Haweswater is joined 2m. from Bampton.

Mardale Green (Haweswater) to Patterdale, by Kidsty Pike and Hayeswater Tarn.-This journey can be accomplished on horseback, and the distance is 8m.

A few yards beyond the church at Mardale Green go through a gate on the left, and along a cart-road through some fields to a farm-house. When in the rear of the house it is well to note the position of the mountains. On the left is the Riggindale Ridge, and at the head of the glen, which also bears that name, stands High Street. Kidsty Pike is the highest point seen on the right, and the tourist has to climb to the top of it. A few yards from the house cross the streamlet at a tiny bridge. Follow a path which winds up the right-hand fell. It passes a sheepcot, and under some rocks, to a pile of stones. When hills appear in front on the farther side of a hollow, incline to the left, and a gradual climb over a long grassy slope leads to the summit of

Kidsty Pike (2560). Here a capital view is had of the High Street range, Nan Bield Pass, Harter Fell, Branstree, and Riggindale. Beyond a large level cultivated tract, rise the Yorkshire Hills. To the N. are Mell Fell, and Blencathara. To the W. Fairfield, Dove Crag, Red Screes, Caudale Moor, Gray Crag, and the sea in the far distance. Another easy ascent leads to the top of a part of High Street, where a still more extensive and splendid prospect is unfolded. Strips of Ullswater are now in view, with Rampsgill Glen, the Martindale Fells, and Place Fell. The Coniston Old Man range appears to the S.W., and due W. are the wild masses of Helvellyn and Fairfield, and the glens branching from them.

A wall will be observed on the southern part of High Street. It descends in the direction of the hills between Martindale and Hayeswater. Incline to the left and descend until the wall is reached. When it runs over a small round hill, leave it a little on the left, and at the point where it re-appears on the other side of the hill, a gate must be passed through. Here the pedestrian who descends to Angle Tarn will branch to the right. See next page.

The pony-track drops into the hollow on the left, in which lies Hayeswater Tarn. Brothers Water and Hartsop village are seen, and are good guides until Hayeswater appears. Pass through a gate in a wall 200 yards below the tarn. Cross the stream and continue along a rough romantic road to Hartsop. The torrent is a pleasing object all the way down the glen. The water flows over a stony bed, and in places forms some pretty cascades. The main road is entered at Hartsop village, just below Brothers Water, and 2m. from Patterdale village.

Mardale Green (Haweswater) to Patterdale, by Kidsty Pike, High Street, and Angle Tarn, 7m.The same track must be followed as that described at page 344, until the wall is reached which descends from High Street.

On passing through the wall at the gate, avoid descending to Hayeswater on the left, or climbing to the top of Rest Dod, the round hill on the right. After crossing over some wooden railing, it is well to bear in mind that if the left-hand wall, which runs by the side, and then along the tops of the fells, be followed, it will lead to Angle Tarn. A little ground is saved after crossing the railing, by leaving the stone wall a few yards on the left, until some wire fencing is gained, which acts as a substitute for the wall for a short distance. Follow the wire fencing, and when it ends, and the wall again commences, continue in its course.

On passing through a small gate, leave the wall a few yards on the left. A view is had into Bannerdale on the right, and presently Angle Tarn comes in sight. Walk round to the N. end, and avoid descending close to the shore. Follow a track which winds round a hill and passes over an uneven ground. At the sheepcot a path is entered which leads from Patterdale to Boredale Glen, and to the hamlet of How Town. After quitting Angle Tarn, good views are had of Brothers Water and the head of the Patterdale Valley, with many high moun tains, including Helvellyn, Fairfield, and St. Sunday Crag.

The tourist will probably have the pleasure of seeing that noble animal the red deer run before him; it frequents most of the Martindale Fells.

Superb views are obtained during the descent to the Patterdale Village.

Mardale Green (Haweswater) to Patterdale, by Small Water Tarn and Nan Bield Pass, 10m.Leaving the Dun Bull Inn, traverse the flat ground at the head of the glen. For some distance the road runs between stone walls, afterwards passing through a gate, and entering the open fell. Here the cart-road winds to the left, and passes between Branstree and Harter Fell, over the Gatescarth Pass, descending into the Long Sleddale Valley, and thence to Kendal, which is 15m. from Mardale Green.

On the right of Harter Fell are observed two rivulets. The one nearer that mountain descends from the Nan Bield Pass and Small Water Tarn; the other has its source in Blea Water Tarn, which lies in the hollow above, at the foot of High Street, and with the Riggindale Ridge on the right. After a romantic climb along a rough track, Small Water is reached. It is situated in a solemn recess of the mountain at the base of high cliffs. This lakelet and its neighbour Blea Water are well stocked with trout, and they are the most wild and picturesque tarns in the district. Of the two, perhaps Blea Water ought to have the place of honour; it is a large, well-shaped sheet of water, with a grand amphitheatre of perpendicular cliffs which rise from its shore and reach to the top of the High Street range of hills. The tourist will be amply repaid for a little extra labour if he ascend by the torrent which flows from Blea Water. He will then cross the small projecting ridge on the left to Small Water. From the latter tarn a path will be seen winding up the steep side of the mountain. Near the top it zigzags in the direction of Harter Fell. When the summit of the Nan Bield Pass is attained (2100), a peep is had into part of Kentmere, and immediately below is perceived the Kentmere Reservoir, with Froswick and Ill Bell rising from the western shore. The reservoir was formed for regulating the supply of water to the mills at Staveley. By inclining to the right, a short climb leads to a part of the broad, flat top of High Street, called Lingmell End. On the left is the hollow of the head of Kentmere Glen, and to the right a view is had of Blea Water. Haweswater is also seen over the Riggindale Ridge.

Continuing the walk, with a slight ascent along the smooth green summit, a wall is observed which runs along the top of High Street from S. to N. Here the traveller has a choice of three routes. He may scale the wall, and descend direct to Hayeswater Tarn, which will be seen lying immediately below, in the western hollow; then, by following the course of the stream