What river flows through Wimborne?

The Allen is a delightful chalkstream that rises as a winterbourne near Monkton Up Wimborne in Dorset and flows south for approximately 16 km before joining the larger River Stour in Wimborne Minster.

Which river runs through Wimborne?

River Allen. The River Allen is a lovely, pure chalkstream that runs through the finest countryside in Dorset. With a total length of 13 miles, the Allen is a tributary to the Stour, the two rivers coming together just outside Wimborne Minster and entering the sea at Christchurch.

Where does the River Stour Dorset start and finish?

Dorset's River Stour is England's longest river with this name at sixty miles long. The river begins life at Stour Head in the county of Hampshire and travels in a south, westerly direction before discharging into the English Channel at Christchurch in the county of Dorset.

Where does the River Allen start?

The River Allen is a relatively short chalk stream with a total length of approximately 13 miles. The river rises from springs at Monkton Up Wimborne and flows through Wimborne St Giles, Witchampton, Stanbridge, and Walford to its confluence with the River Stour at Wimborne Minster.

Where does the River Stour rise?

The source of the river is fed from greensand springs at Stourhead, in Wiltshire, where it forms a series of artificial lakes which are part of the Stourhead estate owned by the National Trust. It flows south into Dorset through the Blackmore Vale and the towns of Gillingham and Sturminster Newton.

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Is there more than one River Stour in the UK?

There are five rivers in Britain that bear the name Stour; they can be found in Dorset, Kent, Suffolk, one a tributary of the River Severn flows through Worcestershire and in Warwickshire the fifth that is short but noteworthy.

What is the most voluminous river in the UK?

The River Severn holds the distinction of being the longest river in Great Britain, with a length of 220 miles (354 km). It also has the most voluminous flow of water in England and Wales, with an average flow rate of 107 m3/s (3,800 cu ft/s) at Apperley, Gloucestershire.

Where do five rivers meet in England?

Five rivers meet in Salisbury – the Nadder, Ebble, Wylye, Bourne and Avon. The Harnham Water Meadows Trust manages a section of meadows to continue the tradition of moving water from the Nadder to the Avon, known as the drowning of the water meadows.

Does the river Avon meet the Thames?

The Kennet and Avon Canal is made up of three different sections - two navigable rivers and one man made canal. The name is often used to describe all three sections whereas strictly it is the section that links the River Avon at Newbury and then to Reading on the River Thames.

Where does the Richmond River begin?

The Richmond River rises in the Border Ranges National Park and flows south through an extensive coastal floodplain to Ballina, where it enters the Pacific Ocean.

What is the longest river in Dorset?

The River Stour is the longest river in Dorset. It rises at the lakes at Stour Head in Wiltshire but most of its course is within the boundaries of Dorset. It is sometimes called the Dorset Stour to distinguish it from other rivers of the same name in Kent, Suffolk and the Midlands.

Can you swim in the River Stour Dorset?

Dorset's River Stour continues through Eye Bridge in Wimborne Minster, providing more prime opportunities for wild swimming to those who enjoy! At this spot, the River Stour flows south-east and begins to flow through wider passages, giving swimmers more space.

Where does the river Frome in Dorset start?

The river rises in the Dorset Downs at Evershot, passes through Cattistock, Maiden Newton, Dorchester, West Stafford and Woodsford. At Wareham it and the parallel River Piddle flow into Poole Harbour via the Wareham Channel.

What river runs through Geraldine?

Geraldine is situated on the banks of the Waihi River, a tributary of the Temuka River, in South Canterbury.

What river runs through Thornbury?

Serving as home to the Beaver River, the Town is also home to the Thornbury Dam and Fishway.

How deep is the River Stour?

The nominal river depth is about 5 feet although variations along the stretch mean that you can find swims between 2 and 10 feet deep. Of particular mention are the several shoals of Bream with individual specimens reaching 10lbs.

What does "Avon" mean in English?

"Avon" is a Celtic word for "river" (viz Welsh afon); "llama" is the third person singular of the Spanish verb "to be called or named"; "kangaroo" (I believe) is an Aborigine term meaning "I don't know".

Why are there three river avons?

The name Avon is derived from an ancient Celtic word 'Afon' which simply means 'river' [1]. There are five rivers in England named 'Avon', three in Scotland and one in Wales. The most famous of the English Avons is probably that associated with Stratford upon Avon in Warwickshire.

Which Avon river town is most famous?

Stratford-upon-Avon is most famous for being the birthplace and beloved home town of William Shakespeare, but there may be more things to do in Stratford-upon-Avon than you realise.

What is the only river in the UK to flow north?

The River Trent is highly unusual in that it is the only river in Britain that flows North. It does so after passing through the town of Newark in Nottingham. One interesting fact about the River Trent is that it is tidal - but only for half of its route.

Where is the source of the river Stour in Dorset?

The River Stour is a 60.5 mile (97 km) long river which flows through Wiltshire and Dorset. It rises from greensand springs at Stourhead where it is impounded into a series of artificial lakes, and drains south east through the Blackmore Vale to Gillingham and Blandford Forum.

Where do two rivers meet and flow together?

A confluence occurs when two or more flowing bodies of water join together to form a single channel. Confluences occur where a tributary joins a larger river, where two rivers join to create a third or, where two separated channels of a river, having formed an island, rejoin downstream.

Which is the smallest river in the UK?

Fun facts about UK rivers

The smallest river in the UK is the River Morar, which is only 1000 yards long, just over half a mile long! The river that drains the most human waste to sea is the River Thames.

Is the River Thames freshwater or saltwater?

As the Thames is tidal, its waters are 'brackish' – a mixture of fresh and saltwater. Drinking untreated Thames river water is unsafe, although historically it has been used for many domestic and industrial purposes including cooking, brewing and generating power.

Are there any mountains in the UK?

The tallest mountains in England are in the Lake District and the tallest of all is Scafell Pike, at 978 metres. The tallest mountain in Wales is called Yr Wyddfa, but most people know it by its English name, Snowdon. It's an impressive 1,085metres tall.