Thirlmere

/ ˈθɜːlmɪə /

noun

a lake in NW England, in Cumbria in the Lake District: provides part of Manchester's water supply. Length: 6 km (4 miles)

And so on, and all the time it is not wanting to go either to Thirlmere or to Penrith, but is sidling crabwise to Keswick.

Mrs. Leland looked up, caught his eye with a smile, and asked how many miles it was to Thirlmere.

Beyond those pastures stretched the dark waters of Thirlmere, looking like a broad river.

Every competent pedestrian we would advise to walk to this lake, from the border of Thirlmere, and over the summit of Helvellyn.

Manchester supplies in bulk to many local authorities in the district between Thirlmere and the city.

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