Charles Gough: A Romantic Martyr of the Lake District The story of Charles Gough is a haunting one, inextricably linked to the dramatic beauty and perilous landscapes of the English Lake District. Born in 1784, Gough’s life was tragically cut short in April 1805 while attempting a treacherous ascent of Helvellyn, a mountain peak that would forever become synonymous with his untimely demise. While initially dismissed as a mere accident…