River Tud facts for kids
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The river viewed from Marriott's Way, Hellesdon. The Anglian Water fish farm is on the far bank
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 Location of the river mouth within Norfolk
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| Country | England |
| Region | Norfolk |
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| Main source | north of Shipdham 76 m (249 ft) 52°38′35″N 0°54′35″E / 52.6430°N 0.9097°E |
| River mouth | River Wensum Hellesdon 4 m (13 ft) 52°38′47″N 1°14′55″E / 52.6464°N 1.2486°E |
| Length | 27.0 km (16.8 mi) |
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| River system | River Wensum |
The River Tud is a cool river in Norfolk, England. It's like a smaller helper river, also called a tributary, that flows into the bigger River Wensum. The Tud starts its journey south of a town called East Dereham. From there, it travels about 27 kilometers (or 17 miles) towards the east. It finally joins the River Wensum near a place called Hellesdon Mill.
The Tud's Journey
The River Tud flows through several villages on its way to the River Wensum. These villages include North Tuddenham, Hockering, East Tuddenham, Honingham, Easton, and Costessey. Just before it meets the Wensum, the Tud passes under the Marriott's Way, which is a popular path for walking and cycling.
Amazing River Life
The water in the River Tud is super clear and moves quite fast. It's also pretty shallow. You'll find lots of green plants growing in the riverbed, which are called weed beds. These plants are home to many different kinds of water creatures.
Who Lives in the Tud?
The River Tud is full of interesting aquatic life. You might spot freshwater crayfish, which look like small lobsters. There are also lampreys, which are ancient fish with unique round mouths. You can also find bullheads, which are small, bottom-dwelling fish. Tiny freshwater shrimps and stone loach (another type of small fish) also call the Tud home.
Fishing in the Tud
The River Tud is well-known for its excellent fishing, especially for a fish called the common dace. These fish are popular with anglers. If you go fishing in the parts of the river closer to where it starts, you might even catch some Trout. Most of the fishing spots along the Tud are on private land, so you need permission to fish there.
