Rule Water facts for kids

The Rule Water is a lovely river found in the Scottish Borders area of Scotland. It's a smaller stream, also known as a tributary, that flows into the larger River Teviot.

This river begins its journey in Wauchope Forest. From there, it winds its way through several villages. You can see it pass by places like Hobkirk, Bonchester Bridge, Hallrule, Abbotrule, and Bedrule. Finally, the Rule Water joins the River Teviot at a spot called Spittal-on-Rule. Some local places even have the river's name in them, like Ruletownhead.

History of the Rule Water Valley

The area around the Rule Water has a long and interesting past. People have lived along its banks for many centuries.

Building Bonchester Bridge

In the 1800s, a new road was built. This road was important because it connected Carter Bar to the market town of Hawick. To make this road work, a special bridge had to be built over the Rule Water. This bridge is known as the Bonchester Bridge. It helped people travel and trade goods more easily.

Gallery

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  The Rule Water flowing near Bonchester Bridge.

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  A view of the Rule Water at Hallrule.

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  The Rule Water passing by Hobkirk church.

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  The Rule Water at Hartshaugh.