GRASMERE LAKE A view over the lake to the village from the west shore. Seat Sandal is the independent prominent fell. Charles Darwin, traveller and one of the most influential figures in human history, in old age became rather unenthusiastic about life. Until he saw this view and practically jumped from his carriage to declare it one of the most inspirational scenes he had ever seen. Praise indeed: though I think he may have passed Langdale by. Obviously. See my “Walk Ambleside, Rydal and Grasmere” Walk 14 ‘Along Huntingstile And Dow Bank from High Close’.