Lakeland Terrier country
Lakeland Terriers originated in the Fell Packs - hounds followed on foot in mountain country such as Skiddaw forest.
the fell packs were - Blencathra, Coniston, Eskdale & Enerdale, Melbreak and Ullswater.

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Mike's father, Isaac Vickers, was born at Uldale
and later lived at Ireby.
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John Peel 1776-1854 (do you ken) farmed at Ruthwaite,
his area became "Cumberland Farmers" (not a fell pack).
Skiddaw forest was hunted by the "Blencathra" fell pack (originaly Squire Croziers pack).

"John Peel"
D'ye ken John Peel with his coat so
  grey,
D'ye ken John Peel at the break of
  day,
D'ye ken John Peel when he's far far
  away,
With his hounds and his horn in the
  morning.

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