Thirlmere

/ ˈθɜːlmɪə /

noun

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

Example Sentences

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.

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

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

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

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

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