Bassenthwaite Lake.

battle-axe was also found , with some other armour , on the fell-side at Embleton near the mill . Leaving the Castle How , which is reached b y a winding path , and where there is a good view of the lake , you take the road and go over Ouse Bridge , which stretches over the river Derwent as it suddenly issues from the lake . Standing on the bridge and looking to the lake you have Skiddaw on the leftand Helvellyn in the distance , with Thorthwaite Fells on

, theright . Looking down the riveryou have anisland in it at a short distance , and the scene is well wooded ancl a beautiful piece of river scenery . The river runs along past Dunthwaite , the seat of John Harrison , Esq ., through the ancient village of Isell , through Cockermouth , and finally falls into the sea at Workino'ton . At an evenins ; sunset sometimes the roseate hue is seen on the Skiddaw and Hevellyan range of mountains , when the scene is magnificent .

Leaving Ouse Bridge the woods around Armath-waite Hall are passed , which enrich the view . The mansion of Bassenfell rises to the view in a situation which commands a splendid view of the whole valley . This unique house was built by Rathbone Brothers , of Liverpool , for a summer retreat . Passing along the eastern shore , Scareness , whichruns with a sharp promontory into the lake , is seen . There stands the old farmhouse , once a dwelling of the Wane ' s

, but now the property of Sir R . H . Vane , Bart ., close to which is Scareness Cottage , a shooting-box of the genial and popular baronet . Behind the old farmhouse is an avenue of trees , one side of which are yews . The house itself is a superior residence , built about the reign of Charles II . In the house are panels , with paintings of parties going hawking , hunting ,

shooting , & c . Over a mantelpiece there is a good landscape , painted on wood , of Bassenthwaite Lake . One of the Wanes ' " was a J . P . He had increased the family fortunes in the Indies , and is buried in Bassenthwaite Church . Following the high road , Broadness and Bowness are seen on the right , promontories jutting into the lake . When on the highest part of the road , called Bassenthwaite ' s Sandbeds , if the tourist will leave the carriage and ascend the hill-side two or three hundred yardsa complete view of the whole lake is obtained from

, the best point of view . Bassenthwaite Church , which stands near the lake , is dedicated to St . Bridget . There is also a chapel built at the Hawes in the year 1471 . The parish church is ancient , and has several monuments of interest in it . One to Adam de Bassenthwaite , the last of his name , who died in the time of Edward II . ; and left two daughters co-heiresses ; others to the Wanes , VanesStoreys ; and on the restoration of the interior bthe Spedding ' sof

, y , Mirehouse , a beautiful stained glass memorial window was placed at the east end by public subscription in memory of the late Thomas Storey Spedding , Esq ., J . P ., a learned and accomplished country gentleman , who long resided and exercised a beneficial influence in the county . Passing Mirehouse , an excellent country seat commanding a full view of the lake , you jiass Longclose , belonging to Lawrence HarrisonEsq . Here is a beautiful view of the whole

, panorama , which opens out as you approach Keswick . You have a road on the left before passing Duncing Gate , which is the beautiful terrace drive along the breast of Skiddaw , through the villages of Millbeck and Applethwaite , so often walked over by Southey during his forty years' residence , and much praised by him for the enchanting views it affords .

Bassenthwaite Lake is being more frequented by tourists every year , and it affords a pleasing contrast to the sister lake of Derwent , which in no way detracts from its charms . The deepest part of Bassenthwaite Lake is 18 feet , while Derwentwater is 27 feet . There is good fishing on the lake , and boats may be had at Thornthwaite and Peel Wyke . No tourist who has a day to spare should omit visiting Bassenthwaite Lake .