River Ogden facts for kids
The River Ogden is a small but important river located in Lancashire, England. It stretches for about 4.4 miles (7.1 km) (that's roughly 4.4 miles) and collects water from an area of about 9.77 square miles (25.298 km2) (around 9.77 square miles). This area is called its catchment area, which means all the land where rain falls and eventually flows into the river.
The River Ogden begins its journey high up on the moors of Haslingden Grane. Here, it's just a small stream known as Ogden Brook. As it flows east, it helps fill several important reservoirs, including Ogden Reservoir and Calf Hey Reservoir. These reservoirs store water for local communities.
After passing through Holden Wood Reservoir, Ogden Brook meets another stream called Swinnel Brook. At this point, in an area historically known as the Trippet of Ogden, the brook officially becomes the River Ogden. The river then turns south, flowing through the Helmshore part of Haslingden. Along its way, it is joined by Musbury Brook and then Alden Brook, with the impressive Musbury Tor watching over it. Finally, heading southeast, the River Ogden joins the larger River Irwell at Irwell Vale, a spot located between the towns of Rawtenstall and Ramsbottom.
What Streams Join the River Ogden?
Many smaller streams and brooks flow into the River Ogden, adding to its water. These are called its tributaries. Here are some of the main ones:
- Alden Brook
- Musbury Brook
- Hare Brook
- Long Grain Water
- Swinnel Brook
- Sunny Field Brook
- Duckworth Brook
- Sherfin Brook
- Deep Brook
- Hog Lowe Brook
These tributaries are like the river's arms, gathering water from different parts of the landscape and bringing it all together into the main channel of the River Ogden.
