View of Derwent Water from Friars Crag
View of Derwent Water from Friars Crag
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View of Derwent Water from Friars Crag
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May 3, 2022
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A nearby monument recognises writer John Ruskin's first visit to the region in 1824. He was five years old at the time and later stated that the view from here was one of the very best in Europe.
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Elevation 140 m
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