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Randall Carr
Randal Carr Brook (geograph 1816684).jpg
Country England
Counties Derbyshire
Physical characteristics
Main source Combs
River mouth River Goyt
Whaley Bridge
53°19′9.01″N 1°58′40.84″W / 53.3191694°N 1.9780111°W / 53.3191694; -1.9780111

The Randall Carr is a small river, also known as a brook, located in Derbyshire, England. It begins its journey in a village called Combs. From there, it flows through the countryside until it reaches Whaley Bridge. Here, the Randall Carr brook joins a larger river, the River Goyt.

Discovering the Randall Carr Brook

The Randall Carr brook is an interesting example of how natural waterways can be used by people. It might be a small river, but it plays a part in the local landscape and history.

Where the Brook Begins and Ends

Every river has a starting point, called its source or headwaters. For the Randall Carr brook, this is near the village of Combs. This area is known for its beautiful scenery in Derbyshire.

The brook then travels a short distance. Its journey ends when it flows into the River Goyt at Whaley Bridge. This meeting point is where the waters of the Randall Carr become part of a bigger river system.

The Brook's Special Purpose

The very beginning of the Randall Carr brook has been changed by people. Its headwaters, which are the streams that form the start of the river, were dammed. This means a wall was built across them.

This dam created a place called Combs Reservoir. A reservoir is like a big artificial lake built to store water. The water from Combs Reservoir is important because it helps supply the Peak Forest Canal. Canals are man-made waterways used for boats and transporting goods. So, the Randall Carr brook, even though it's small, helps keep a canal running!

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