Borrow Beck facts for kids
Borrow Beck is a small stream in Cumbria, England. It flows along the eastern edge of the beautiful Lake District National Park. This area used to be part of a county called Westmorland.
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What is Borrow Beck?
Borrow Beck is a stream, which is a small river. It starts high up on a moor and flows downhill, joining a bigger river. Streams like Borrow Beck are important parts of the natural landscape. They provide homes for plants and animals.
Where Does it Start?
The beck begins its journey on Borrowdale Moss, near a place called Lord's Seat. This is about 1,700 feet (518 meters) above sea level. Imagine starting your journey from the top of a very tall building!
How Long is the Journey?
Borrow Beck flows for about seven miles (11 kilometers). It travels mostly towards the southeast. Along the way, another stream called Crookdale Beck joins it. This happens at High Borrow Bridge, near the A6 road between Kendal and Shap.
Through Borrowdale
The stream then flows through a valley known as Borrowdale. Sometimes people call this "Westmorland Borrowdale." This helps to tell it apart from another famous Borrowdale in the middle of the Lake District.
Passing Under Roads and Railways
Near a place called Low Borrow Bridge, the beck passes under several important routes very quickly.
- First, it goes under the A685 road, which connects Kendal to Tebay.
- Next, it flows under the M6 Motorway. This is a very busy highway!
- Finally, it passes under the West Coast Main Line. This is a major railway track. The railway crosses the beck on a special bridge called the Borrow Beck Viaduct. This old bridge was built in the 1840s.
Where Does it End?
Borrow Beck eventually flows into the River Lune. This meeting point is about 490 feet (149 meters) above sea level. It's located about 2.5 miles (4 kilometers) south of Tebay. A small old Roman fort overlooks where the two waterways meet. This shows that people have lived and traveled near Borrow Beck for a very long time!
