River Avon facts for kids

River Avon is a name used for several rivers, mostly in the United Kingdom. The word "Avon" comes from the ancient British word "abona," which simply means "river." This is why so many rivers share this name!

Rivers in the United Kingdom

Many rivers in the UK are called Avon. Here are some of the most well-known ones:

England

• River Avon, Devon: This river starts at Ryder's Hill and flows into the sea at Bigbury. It is sometimes called the River Aune.
• River Avon, Warwickshire: This river is very famous because it flows through Stratford-upon-Avon, the birthplace of William Shakespeare. It starts near Naseby and ends in Tewkesbury. People often call it "Shakespeare's Avon."
• River Avon, Hampshire: This river begins in Pewsey and travels south to Christchurch.
• River Avon, Bristol: This river starts in Acton Turville and flows to Avonmouth, where it meets the sea. It passes through the city of Bristol.
• Avon Water, Hampshire: This smaller river runs from Holmsley to Keyhaven.

Scotland

• River Avon, Falkirk: This river starts near Cumbernauld and flows to Grangemouth.
• River Avon, Strathspey: This river begins high up on Ben Macdui, one of Scotland's highest mountains, and flows down to Cragganmore.
• Avon Water: This river flows from south of Darvel to Motherwell.

Wales

• River Afan: Sometimes, the Welsh name "Afon" (which means "river" in Welsh) is anglicised to "Avon" for this river.
• Afon: This is the Welsh word for river, and it's often changed to 'Avon' when spoken in English.

Rivers in Canada

• Avon River (Ontario): This river is located in the province of Ontario.
• Avon River (Nova Scotia): This river is found in the province of Nova Scotia.

Rivers in New Zealand

• Avon River / Ōtākaro: This river is in Canterbury. It is also known by its Māori name, Ōtākaro.
• Avon River (Marlborough): This river is located in the Marlborough region.

Rivers in Australia

• Avon River (Gloucester), New South Wales: This river is in the Mid-Coast Council area of New South Wales.
• Avon River (Wollongong), New South Wales: Another Avon River in New South Wales, near Wollongong.
• Avon River (Gippsland, Victoria): This river is in the Gippsland region of Victoria.
• Avon River (Grampians, Victoria): Another Avon River in Victoria, located in the Grampians region.
• Avon River (Western Australia): This river is in Western Australia.

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