River Fowey facts for kids
Quick facts for kids River Fowey |
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River Fowey at Golant
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The course of the River Fowey and neighbouring rivers in Cornwall
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| Main source | Bodmin Moor 298 m (978 ft) |
| River mouth | Fowey estuary 50°19′40″N 4°38′30″W / 50.32778°N 4.64167°W |
The River Fowey is a beautiful river located in Cornwall, United Kingdom. It starts its journey on Bodmin Moor and winds its way through the countryside. Finally, it flows into the English Channel at a place called Fowey.
This river is an important part of Cornwall's landscape and history. It provides water for many plants and animals and is a popular spot for visitors.
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Exploring the River Fowey
The River Fowey has many interesting features along its path. You can even take a ferry across it between the towns of Fowey and Bodinnick. This is a fun way to see the river up close!
River Crossings and Tributaries
The first road bridge you'll find as you travel upstream (against the flow of the river) is in Lostwithiel. This historic bridge has been used for hundreds of years. The River Fowey also has seven smaller rivers or streams that flow into it. These are called tributaries. The biggest of these is the River Lerryn.
The Glynn Valley
A special part of the Fowey Valley is known as the Glynn Valley. This area stretches between Doublebois and Bodmin Parkway railway station. It gets its name from Glynn House, a historic building in Cardinham. Both the main A38 road and a railway line follow the valley. The railway line was built a long time ago, in 1859, by the Cornwall Railway company.
The River's Catchment Area
The area of land that collects all the rainwater and snowmelt that eventually flows into the River Fowey is called its catchment area. For the River Fowey, this area covers about 169.1 square kilometers (which is about 65.3 square miles). This land is made up of different kinds of rocks, which influence how the water flows and what minerals are carried into the river.
Images for kids
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King Doniert's Stone (2007)
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Golitha Falls
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Entrance to Golitha Woods
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River Fowey at Trago Mills
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12th-century bridge at Lostwithiel, crossing the Fowey
