River Yare facts for kids
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The river at Thorpe Green, Norwich
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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 | west of Shipdham 79 m (259 ft) 52°37′11″N 0°50′19″E / 52.6196°N 0.8386°E |
| River mouth | Breydon Water Burgh Castle 0 m (0 ft) 52°35′17″N 1°38′33″E / 52.58798°N 1.64262°E |
| Length | 83.5 km (51.9 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| River system | River Wensum |
The River Yare is an important river located in the county of Norfolk, England. It plays a big role in the local environment and history.
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Where Does the River Yare Flow?
The River Yare begins its journey south of Dereham in Norfolk. From there, it flows generally towards the east.
Journey Through Norwich
The river passes along the southern edge of the famous city of Norwich. It's a key waterway for the city.
Reaching the Sea
After Norwich, the Yare continues its flow into a special tidal lake called Breydon Water. Here, it meets two other rivers: the Bure and the Waveney. Finally, the River Yare empties into the North Sea at Gorleston, near Great Yarmouth.
How Boats Use the River Yare
The River Yare has been used for travel and trade for a very long time.
Past River Travel
In the past, many small coastal boats used to sail along the river. They carried all sorts of goods to and from Norwich. This made the river a busy highway for trade.
Today, larger modern boats find it hard to use the river all the way to Norwich. This is because Breydon Water is not deep enough for them. To help with this, a special canal was built at Reedham. This canal connects the River Yare to the River Waveney, allowing boats to reach other areas.
