CARROCK FELL Is About Four Miles South of Hesket New-Market, and Forms One of the Flanks of That Mountain Group, of Which Skiddaw Is the Crown

MOUNTAINS. 69 CARROCK FELL is about four miles south of Hesket New-Market, and forms one of the flanks of that mountain group, of which Skiddaw is the crown. It presents a double-pointed summit, on which a space appears to have been enclosed by a wall. Its basis is a cry~taline rock composed of a curious variety of materials ; and in its neighbourhood are veins of lead, copper, and other. minerals. Westward are two lofty mountains, called High Pike and Brae Fell, and to the south arc Souter Fell and Saddleback. HELVELLYN is situated on the east side of the Keswick and Am bleside road, opposite Thirlmere lake. Different portions of it had formerly distinct names. The peak lies nE>arly half-a-mile to the uorthward, and was anciently called Helvellyn Man, now the Lower Man. The ascent is too steep for horses, but it presents no great difficulty to an active person on foot; and the most convenient point is from the public house on the road side at \Vythburn, where a guide may be obtained. The summit commands an extensive view of mountains, valleys, and lakes, stretched out in their varied forms; while here and there, the prospect is interrupted by the bold projections of the hill on which the astonished spectator stands. Portions of Ulswater and Windermere may be distinctly seen, with Esthwaite and Coniston lakes, in full perspective, and beyond these, the deeply indented bays of the Lancashire coast. All the principal mountains in the district may be distinguished, and between their summits, in several places, may be obtained a glimpse of the distant ocean. Several tarns are likewise visible. The Red Tarn appears under the eye, at the depth of two hundred yards, environed on the right by a singular ridge of rock called Striding Edge, and on the left by Swirrel Edge, crested by Catchedecam, beyond which lies Keppel Cove Tarn. The Isle of Man may be seen between Gable and Pillar, and the Scottish hills to the left and right of Skiddaw. Cross Fell and its neighbouring mountains, terminate the view over the cultivated country to Penrith, but to their right, the summit of Ingleborough, in York shire, is conspicuously seen. The most pleasing variety of objects are seen in the ascent beginning between the fifth and sixth mile from Keswick, or in the progress from Grasmere. From Fisher Place, leaving Grotto Hill on the left, some beautiful waterfalls are seen, with views of Thirlmere and Bassenthwaite lakes; by pursuing the range of summits, there are several fine views of Patterdale obtained, and in the descent, the lake and vale of Grasmere expand in fine perspective. On its western side, 300 feet below the summit, there is a spring called Brownrigg Well, from which a copious stream of water issues during all seasons ; and its temperature in summer is from 40 to 42 degrees. The eastern side, the principal ridge, is a series of rocky precipices; while the western declivity exhibits a smooth and easy slope, yet producing yery little vegetation, except moss. The summit is of a coarse slaty grey rock, but the stone below is more porphyritic, with a darker coloured' base, and small white crystals ; and between there lies a more compact rock, which, from its appearance, may be caHed hornstone. SCAW FELL AND THE PIKES, about three miles from the foot of Wast Water lake, are distinguished in the Trigonometrical Survey, by the names, "Sea Fell highest top," and "Sea Fell lower top;" but the shepherds of • .

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