River Enborne facts for kids
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The River Enborne from Shalford Bridge, near Brimpton
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| Country | England |
| Counties | Hampshire, Berkshire |
| Towns and Villages | Ball Hill, Enborne Row, Newtown, Brimpton, Aldermaston Wharf |
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| Main source | Inkpen and West Woodhay, Berkshire, United Kingdom 155 m (509 ft) 51°22′13″N 1°27′32″W / 51.3704°N 1.4588°W |
| River mouth | River Kennet Aldermaston Wharf, Berkshire, United Kingdom 55 m (180 ft) 51°23′29″N 1°09′10″W / 51.3914°N 1.1528°W |
The River Enborne is a river in England. It starts near the villages of Inkpen and West Woodhay. These are west of Newbury, Berkshire. The river then flows into the River Kennet. The Enborne begins in Hampshire. Part of its path creates the border between Berkshire and Hampshire. Even though it's called 'Enborne', the river doesn't go through the village of Enborne. But it does flow through Enborne Row.
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The Journey of the River Enborne
The River Enborne starts its journey near the villages of Inkpen and Woodhay. From there, it flows east towards Newbury. When it reaches Smith's Bridge, near Holtwood, the river becomes the border between Berkshire and Hampshire.
Flowing Eastward
As the river continues east, it goes under the A34 (Newbury bypass) at Enborne Row. This area is south of Newbury. Nearby, to the south, you can find "The Chase" and "Great Pen Wood." These are woodlands cared for by the National Trust.
The river then flows east along the edge of Wash Common. It also runs along the border of Sandleford and Highclere. Eventually, it reaches Newtown, Hampshire.
Joining the Kennet River
The River Enborne passes south of Greenham Common. Near Headley, another stream joins it from the south. This stream comes from Ecchinswell and Watership Down Hill.
The river keeps winding through open farmland towards Brimpton Common. At a place called Inwood Copse, the land changes. This makes the river turn northeast. Here, it stops being the border between Hampshire and Berkshire. Finally, the River Enborne joins the River Kennet. This meeting point is between the villages of Aldermaston and Aldermaston Wharf.
The River in Stories
The River Enborne is an important part of Richard Adams' famous book, Watership Down. Early in the story, a group of rabbits from Sandleford are in danger from a dog. One of the rabbits, Blackberry, has a clever idea. He realizes they can float across the river on a piece of wood. This helps them escape to safety.
Images for kids
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River Enborne
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River Enborne at Headley Ford, near Crookham Common
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River Enborne at Shalford bridge, near Brimpton
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Oxford Bridge over a small stream that flows into the River Enborne, near Inwood Copse
