River Ray, Wiltshire facts for kids
Quick facts for kids River Ray, Wiltshire |
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River Ray at Rivermead, Swindon
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| Country | England |
| Counties | Wiltshire |
| Towns | Swindon |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Wroughton, Wiltshire 51°31′24″N 1°47′29″W / 51.52333°N 1.79139°W |
| River mouth | River Thames Calcutt, Wiltshire 51°38′39″N 1°49′20″W / 51.64417°N 1.82222°W |
| Length | 21.8 km (13.5 mi) |
The River Ray is a river in England that flows through Wiltshire. It is a smaller river that eventually joins the famous River Thames.
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Where Does the River Ray Flow?
The River Ray starts its journey in a place called Wroughton, which is south of Swindon. From there, it generally flows north.
Passing Through Swindon
As it travels, the river goes west of the town of Swindon, passing through an area called Shaw.
Joining Other Streams
Near a spot called Roughmoor, another stream, the Lydiard Brook, joins the River Ray from the west.
Reaching the Thames
Finally, the River Ray meets the River Thames on its southern bank. This happens near Calcutt, which is east of Cricklade. It joins the Thames just a little bit upstream from Water Eaton House Bridge.
How Long is the River Ray?
The River Ray is about 11.5 km (7.1 mi) long from where it starts to where the Lydiard Brook joins it. From that point to where it meets the Thames, it's about 10.3 km (6.4 mi) more.
Helping the River Ray: A Restoration Project
The River Ray has been part of a special project to make it healthier. The Wiltshire Wildlife Trust led this effort.
Building a Fish Tunnel
The last part of this project was finished in December 2007. Workers built a tunnel near the Great Western Way at Rivermead. This tunnel helps nine different kinds of fish move freely along the river. It removes any obstacles that might have stopped them before.
