River Sett facts for kids

Quick facts for kids River Sett
The Sett passes under the A624 Hayfield "bypass". The tower of St. Matthew's church can be seen through the trees in the background, and in the foreground are the scanty remains of Walk Mill.
The River Sett is highlighted in red Coordinates: 53°21′52″N 2°00′00″W / 53.36440°N 1.99990°W / 53.36440; -1.99990
Country	England
Physical characteristics
Main source	Kinder Scout c.540 metres (1,770 ft)
River mouth	River Goyt c.130 metres (430 ft)
Length	16.876 kilometres (10.486 mi)
Basin features
Basin size	47.143 square kilometres (18.202 sq mi)
Tributaries	Right: River Kinder

Source of the River Sett

The River Sett is a cool river that flows through a beautiful area called the High Peak in Derbyshire, England. It starts high up near Edale Cross on a big hill called Kinder Scout. From there, it winds its way through the villages of Hayfield and Birch Vale. Finally, it joins the River Goyt in a town called New Mills. The River Goyt is an important river that eventually flows into the famous River Mersey.

Did you know? In the past, the River Sett was actually known as the River Kinder. Today, the River Kinder is a smaller river that flows into the Sett near Bowden Bridge, just above Hayfield.

Exploring the River Sett Valley

The River Sett valley is a great place for outdoor adventures! A special path called the Sett Valley Trail follows where an old railway line used to be. This trail is about 2.5 miles long and is perfect for walking, cycling, or just enjoying nature between Hayfield and New Mills. It's a fun way to see the river and the surrounding countryside.

River Health and Care

Keeping rivers clean and healthy is super important for all the plants and animals that live there. The River Sett's health is regularly checked by the Environment Agency. They make sure the water quality is good for wildlife and people. It's a team effort to keep our rivers sparkling!

Rivers Joining the Sett

Many smaller streams and brooks flow into the River Sett along its journey. These are called tributaries. They add water to the main river as it flows towards the River Goyt. Here are some of the streams that join the River Sett:

• Hidebank Brook
• Thornsett/Rowarth Brook
• Gibb Brook
• Raens Brook
• Birch Hall Brook
• Hollingworth Clough
  • Middle Brook
• Phoside Brook
  • Foxholes Clough
• Hazlehurst Brook
• River Kinder
  • Upper Brook
  • William Clough
  • Blackshaws Brook
  • Red Brook
• Coldwell Clough
• Dimpus Clough
• Oaken Clough