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Page 193:-
Climb the hill on the south-west side of the Kirk, and take a
narrow path which winds along the summit, from which there is a
fine view into the interior. Descend again into the bed of the
river above, and you have, on either side, particularly on the
south, a range of high cliffs, having the appearance of a large
fort in ruins. About a quarter of a mile up the ravine, you come
in sight of
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Force, The
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THE FORCE.- It is of smaller dimensions than the Kirk, and of a
different character. On standing at the entrance, it reminded us
of nothing so strongly as the stage of a theatre prepared for a
Brigand scene. Thin pieces of rock project from the sides, nearly
into the middle of the area, and a large oblong loophole, of
singular construction, admits the water at the furthest or
eastern extremity. The rocks rise to a considerable height on
each side, and are, as usual, fringed with trees, which almost
overshadow it.
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Bull Pot
Gavel Pot
Rumbling Hole
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These fells abound with chasms of profound depth, and several
small caves, which are difficult of access. The most remarkable
are Bull-pot, Gavel-pot, and Rumbling Hole.
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Yordas Cave
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THE CAVE OF YORDAS - said, in romantic annals, to have been the
stronghold of a giant of that name. The nearest route from
Easgill to Yordas, is to proceed in a south-easterly direction to
the top of Gregareth, the lofty mountain to the right of the
Force. On arriving at the summit, desend again in the same line,
taking care to look out for a small plantation on your side of
the road through Kingsdale, which is in sight. This plantation
clothes the rocky banks of a small ravine, down which flows a
stream of water, in a succession of small cascades, until it
suddenly rushes out of sight,
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-- "Force, The" -- Easegill Foss
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