Harbourne River facts for kids
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Harbourne River at Harbertonford
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Map of the Harbourne River catchment
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| Country | England |
| County | Devon |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Harbourne Head 50°28′17″N 3°50′23″W / 50.4714°N 3.8397°W |
| River mouth | Bow 50°35′50″N 3°40′19″W / 50.5971°N 3.672°W |
| Length | 20 km (12 mi) |
The Harbourne River is a river in Devon, England. It flows into the River Dart near Stoke Gabriel. The part of the river that is affected by tides is called Bow Creek.
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Where Does the Harbourne River Flow?
The Harbourne River starts on the slopes of Gripper's Hill. This hill is found on Dean Moor, which is part of Dartmoor. From its source, the river flows mostly towards the south-east.
The River's Journey to the Sea
The river passes under the A38 road. It then reaches the village of Harberton. After Harberton, the river turns south, then east. It flows through Harbertonford and continues to a small place called Bow. Bow is near Ashprington.
Bow Creek and the River Dart
Once the river goes past Bow, the sea's tides start to affect it. This is why this part is known as Bow Creek. About two miles after Bow, Bow Creek joins the larger River Dart. A small village called Tuckenhay is located on the south side of Bow Creek.
What Was the Harbourne River Used For?
For a long time, the Harbourne River was important for powering mills. Mills used the river's flowing water to turn machinery.
Woollen Mills and Leats
From the late 1700s, there was a woollen mill in Harbertonford. This mill got its water from a special channel called a leat. The leat carried water from a small dam, or weir, located upstream from the village.
Flooding in Harbertonford
Before the year 2002, the river sometimes caused floods in Harbertonford. This happened when there was too much rain. Special flood defence projects were finished in 2002 to help stop these floods.
Interesting Facts About the Harbourne River
The Harbourne River has even given its name to a type of cheese!
Harbourne Blue Cheese
A special goat's cheese called Harbourne Blue is made near Ashprington. This cheese is named after the river.
