River Doe facts for kids

Quick facts for kids River Doe
River Doe near Ingleton, flowing over Beezley Falls
Country	England
Physical characteristics
Main source	God's Bridge nr Chapel-Le-Dale 234 metres (768 ft) 54°10′58″N 2°24′40″W / 54.18278°N 2.41111°W / 54.18278; -2.41111
River mouth	Confluence with River Twiss at Ingleton 118 metres (387 ft) 54°9′12″N 2°28′15″W / 54.15333°N 2.47083°W / 54.15333; -2.47083
Length	3.68 miles (5.92 km)

The River Doe is a cool river located in North Yorkshire, England. It starts near a place called God's Bridge, close to the village of Chapel-le-Dale. The river then flows southwest through an area known as Twisleton.

Finally, it reaches the town of Ingleton. Here, the River Doe joins with the River Twiss to create a bigger river called the River Greta. The River Greta is part of the larger River Lune system, which eventually flows into the Irish Sea.

Where the River Flows

The River Doe begins at a special spot called God's Bridge. Here, a stream named Chapel Beck goes underground, and the River Doe starts its journey. The river flows towards the southwest. It gets water from many small springs along the valley sides.

One of the first named streams that joins the Doe is Light Water Spring. It flows into the river from the northwest. As you follow the river, you can cross it in a few places using stepping stones. These are near Twisleton Dale House and also close to an old quarry.

Further downstream, near Twisleton Hall, there are more stepping stones. These are just above some amazing waterfalls called Beezley Falls. After passing under a footbridge, you'll find another set of falls known as Snow Falls. The river continues past some more old quarries and another footbridge. Finally, it reaches the town of Ingleton, where it meets the River Twiss.

Amazing Waterfalls

The River Doe is famous for its beautiful waterfalls!

Beezley Falls

Beezley Falls are about 2.1 miles (3.4 km) from where the river starts at God's Bridge. These falls are a series of smaller waterfalls, or cascades. They include a cool spot called the triple spout, where the water splits into three streams. These falls flow through a narrow valley called Baxengyhll Gorge.

Rival Falls

Rival Falls has a deep pool at its base, which is known as the Black Hole. The steepest parts of these waterfalls drop between 9 feet (2.7 m) and 12 feet (3.7 m).

Snow Falls

Snow Falls are located further down the river, about 0.5 miles (0.80 km) downstream from Beezley Falls. They are in the lower part of the gorge and have similar drops in height to Rival Falls.

River Rocks and History

The main type of rock you'll see in the River Doe valley is called turbidite sandstone. There's also some siltstone. These rocks are very common around the waterfalls and the deep pools at their bases.

Underneath these rocks, there's an even older layer of rock. This is Precambrian sedimentary rock, which formed a very, very long time ago. You can even see marks on these rocks that look like ripples or folds. These marks show that the rocks were once at the bottom of an ancient ocean!

River Life

The River Doe is a home for different kinds of animals and plants.

Fish and Trees

You can find Brown trout swimming in the river. These fish are a type of salmon. From Beezley Falls down to Snow Falls, the sides of the gorge are covered with many different types of trees and shrubs. This makes the river valley a green and lively place.

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