River Holme Facts for Kids

Quick facts for kids River Holme
River Holme (left) joining the River Colne at Huddersfield
Country	England
Physical characteristics
Main source	Holmbridge 188 metres (617 ft) 53°13′15″N 1°49′27″W / 53.22083°N 1.82417°W / 53.22083; -1.82417
River mouth	River Colne at Huddersfield 72 metres (236 ft) 53°38′21″N 1°47′4″W / 53.63917°N 1.78444°W / 53.63917; -1.78444
Length	13.86 kilometres (8.61 mi)
Basin features
Progression	Colne–Calder–Aire–Ouse–Humber–North Sea
Basin size	97.4 square kilometres (37.6 sq mi)

The River Holme flows through the Holme Valley in West Yorkshire, England. It's like a smaller stream that eventually joins a bigger river called the River Colne, West Yorkshire. The River Holme starts from a place called Digley Reservoir. Water flows into this reservoir from Brownhill Reservoir and a stream called Dobbs Dike. As the river flows down the valley, it passes through many towns and villages.

Where the River Holme Flows
- Past Flooding Events
The Land Around the River
- Natural Surroundings
- What the Ground is Made Of
River Holme's Connections
Gallery
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Where the River Holme Flows

The River Holme begins at Digley Reservoir. From there, it flows towards the north-east. It passes through the villages of Holmbridge and Holmfirth.

The river then turns more to the north-north-east. It continues its journey through Thongsbridge and Brockholes. After that, it flows north to reach Honley, Berry Brow, and Lockwood.

Finally, the River Holme keeps flowing north. It meets the River Colne near the town centre of Huddersfield. This meeting point is at a place called Folly Hall.

The Environment Agency watches the river's water levels. At Queen's Mill in Huddersfield, they measure how high the water is. The average water level is about 0.25 metres (0.82 feet). The highest level ever recorded was 2.5 metres (8.2 feet) in 2011.

Past Flooding Events

The River Holme has caused floods many times in the past. The first flood recorded happened in 1738. A very serious flood took place in February 1852.

This flood happened because of a problem with the Bilberry Reservoir dam. The dam was built over a stream, but the work was not done correctly. The stream was not moved properly. When the dam broke, a huge amount of water rushed down the valley.

The flood reached as far as Holmfirth. It was a terrible event that caused 81 people to lose their lives. Many homes and businesses were also destroyed by the powerful floodwaters.

The Land Around the River

Natural Surroundings

The top part of the Holme Valley is surrounded by tall hills. These hills include Holme Moss, Harden Moss, and Cartworth Moor. The lower parts of these hills are covered with trees.

What the Ground is Made Of

The rocks under the ground in this area were formed a very long time ago. This was during the late Carboniferous period. Most of the rock is a type called Millstone Grit. There are also layers of sandstone mixed in. You can also find thin layers of coal underground.