River Arrow, Wales facts for kids
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The River Arrow in Eardisland
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| Native name | Afon Arwy |
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| Main source | near Gwaunceste Hill Powys, Wales |
| River mouth | River Lugg Stoke Prior, Herefordshire, England 52°12′23″N 2°42′56″W / 52.2063°N 2.7155°W |
The River Arrow (called Afon Arwy in Welsh) is a river that starts in Wales and then flows into England. It's part of the beautiful area known as the Welsh Marches, which is the borderland between the two countries.
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The River Arrow's Journey
The River Arrow begins its adventure near Gwaunceste Hill in Powys, Wales. From there, it flows towards the south-east.
From Wales to England
As it travels, the river passes through small places like Newchurch and Michaelchurch-on-Arrow. For a short distance, the River Arrow even forms part of the official border between England and Wales!
Soon after, the river enters the English county of Herefordshire. It then flows right through the middle of the town of Kington.
Flowing Through Herefordshire
After Kington, the River Arrow continues its journey east across Herefordshire. It passes by several villages and towns, including:
- Lyonshall
- Staunton-on-Arrow
- Pembridge
- Eardisland
- Arrow Green
- Monkland
- Ivington
- Broadward
Where the River Arrow Ends
The River Arrow's journey ends when it joins another river, the River Lugg. This meeting point, called a confluence, happens south of Leominster at a place called Stoke Prior.
What Are Tributaries?
A tributary is a smaller stream or river that flows into a larger river. Think of them as the river's helpers, bringing more water to it.
River Arrow's Tributaries
The River Arrow has a few important tributaries that join it along its path:
- The Gilwern Brook is one of its tributaries.
- The Honey Lake Brook flows through Ivington Green before joining the Arrow.
- The Back Brook also adds its water to the Arrow at a place in Kington known as "The Meetings."
