Cunsey Beck facts for kids
Cunsey Beck is a small river in the beautiful Lake District in England. It's one of several streams that help fill up the large lake called Windermere. This little river is just over two miles (3.2 km) long. It flows slowly downhill, dropping about 87 feet (27 m) from the southern end of Esthwaite Water into Windermere. You can find its mouth on the western side of Windermere, close to a small island named Ling Holm.
The Journey of Cunsey Beck
Cunsey Beck begins its journey by flowing out of Esthwaite Water. It then helps to fill a smaller body of water called Out Dubs Tarn. After leaving Out Dubs Tarn from its southern end, the beck continues to flow southeast.
Forests Along the Beck
As Cunsey Beck travels, it passes between different types of forests. To its south and west, you'll see the conifer trees of Grizedale Forest. These are evergreen trees like pines and spruces. To the north, the beck is bordered by Bishop Woods, which has deciduous trees. These trees lose their leaves in the autumn.
Just before Cunsey Beck reaches Windermere, it flows through another deciduous forest called Cunsey Wood. This area is full of trees that change color with the seasons.
Reaching Windermere
Right before Cunsey Beck joins Windermere, it goes under a footbridge. This bridge is part of a public walking path that runs along the western shore of Windermere. It's a great spot for people to enjoy the scenery and watch the beck flow into the larger lake.
