. Westmoreland, Cumberland, Durham, and Northumberland, illustrated : from original drawings by Thomas Allom, George Pickering, & c. ; with descriptions by T. Rose . CUMBERLAND, DURHAM, AND NORTHUMBERLAND. 199 Esthwaite Water, though lying beyond the prescribed boundaries of this publication—in Lancashire—is connected with Windermere, and consequently forms a portion of itspicturesque scenery. Esthwaite Lake is situated about two miles west from WindermereFerry, and has near its head the ancient little town of Hawkshead. It does not exceedtwo miles in length, by about half a mile in width; and
. Westmoreland, Cumberland, Durham, and Northumberland, illustrated : from original drawings by Thomas Allom, George Pickering, & c. ; with descriptions by T. Rose . CUMBERLAND, DURHAM, AND NORTHUMBERLAND. 199 Esthwaite Water, though lying beyond the prescribed boundaries of this publication—in Lancashire—is connected with Windermere, and consequently forms a portion of itspicturesque scenery. Esthwaite Lake is situated about two miles west from WindermereFerry, and has near its head the ancient little town of Hawkshead. It does not exceedtwo miles in length, by about half a mile in width; and is much shallower than most otherlakes. The margins are broken and relieved by projecting peninsulas, fringed with treesand coppice wood, and cultivated at the summits. Near the head of the lake is an island,containing about two perches of land, said to have been separated from the banks, andformerly to have floated about the surface of the water; but for some years past it hasremained stationary, and is now covered with shrubs. Tourists universally acknowledge the beauty of the vale of Windermere, as seenfrom Rydal Park; particularly when, in a serene e
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