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River Rat is located in Suffolk
River Rat
Location of the river mouth within Suffolk
Other name(s) Rattlesden River
Country England
Region Suffolk
Physical characteristics
Main source Felsham
80 m (260 ft)
52°09′59″N 0°50′55″E / 52.1663°N 0.8486°E / 52.1663; 0.8486
River mouth Stowmarket
26 m (85 ft)
52°10′56″N 1°00′26″E / 52.1822°N 1.0071°E / 52.1822; 1.0071
Length 15.5 km (9.6 mi)
Basin features
River system River Gipping

The River Rat is a small but important river in England. You can find it in the county of Suffolk, which is in a region called East Anglia. It flows for about 15.5 kilometers (9.6 miles).

About the River Rat

The River Rat is a key part of the local water system. It is the main river that feeds into the River Gipping. This means it's a "tributary" of the Gipping.

Where the River Rat Begins

The River Rat starts in a place called its "source." For the River Rat, this source is located just south of the village of Felsham. At this point, the river is about 80 meters (262 feet) above sea level.

Where the River Rat Ends

The River Rat doesn't flow into the sea directly. Instead, it joins another river. It meets the River Gipping in a town called Stowmarket. This meeting point is at a place known as Pikes Meadow. When it joins the Gipping, the river is about 26 meters (85 feet) above sea level.

Its Other Name

Sometimes, the River Rat is known by another name: the Rattlesden River. This is because the river flows right through the village of Rattlesden.

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