Haweswater Beck facts for kids
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Haweswater Beck, just north of Firth Woods, where it turns north towards Bampton Grange
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 Location within Cumbria
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| Country | England |
| County | Cumbria |
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| Main source | near Haweswater Reservoir, Cumbria, Greater Manchester, England 54°32′5.47″N 2°46′5.28″W / 54.5348528°N 2.7681333°W |
| River mouth | Bampton near Bampton Grange, Cumbria, England 0 m (0 ft) 54°33′23.24″N 2°44′44.69″W / 54.5564556°N 2.7457472°W |
The Haweswater Beck is a small river that flows through the beautiful county of Cumbria in England. It starts its journey from the Haweswater Reservoir and makes its way through the landscape before joining a larger river.
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Where Haweswater Beck Begins
The Haweswater Beck starts as water flowing out of the Haweswater Reservoir. This happens at a spot called Gill Dubs, which is just east of the reservoir's large dam. From there, the beck flows towards the east.
The Beck's Journey to the River Lowther
As the Haweswater Beck flows, it passes just north of an area known as Firth Woods. After this, it turns and heads north. Its journey ends when it joins the River Lowther. This meeting point is located between the villages of Bampton and Bampton Grange.
Bridges and Walks Along the Beck
There are some interesting old structures along the Haweswater Beck. Just below a place called Burnbanks, near the Haweswater Dam, you can find the Naddle Old Bridge. This bridge is quite old, built in the 18th century, and is no longer used for roads. It is considered a special historic building, known as a Grade II listed structure.
Park Bridge and the Coast to Coast Walk
A little further downstream from the Naddle Old Bridge is Park Bridge. This is a packhorse bridge, which means it was once used by horses carrying goods. Between these two historic bridges, the Haweswater Beck is followed by a famous long-distance walking path. This path is known as the Coast to Coast Walk, popular with hikers exploring England.
