Rusland Pool facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Rusland Pool
Rusland Pool near to the A590 and River Leven
Location within Cumbria
Country	United Kingdom
County	Cumbria
Physical characteristics
Main source	Grizedale Forest
River mouth	River Leven, Cumbria 54°14′46″N 3°01′51″W / 54.2462°N 3.0309°W / 54.2462; -3.0309

Rusland Pool is a small stream or beck located in Cumbria, England. Before 1974, this area was part of Lancashire. It flows through a beautiful valley, eventually joining a larger river.

Grizedale Beck in Grizedale Forest near Moor Top.

Where Does Rusland Pool Start?

Rusland Pool begins in Grizedale Forest Park. This is a lovely forest area. Several smaller streams come together here. These streams drain water from places like Monk Coniston Moor and Hawkshead Moor.

What is Grizedale Beck?

Near a spot called Jack Gap Plantation, Rusland Pool is known by a different name: Grizedale Beck. This is where its journey truly begins.

How Does Rusland Pool Flow?

After starting as Grizedale Beck, the stream flows south. It winds its way through Grizedale Forest Park. Along its path, it passes by small villages. These include Grizedale and Satterthwaite.

What Happens at Satterthwaite?

At Satterthwaite, another stream joins Rusland Pool. This stream is called Farra Grain. When Farra Grain joins, the main stream changes its name again. It becomes known as Force Back for a while.

How Does it Get its Name?

Further along its journey, the stream reaches a place called Rusland. Here, it is joined by Ashes Beck. From this point on, the stream takes the name Rusland Pool. This is the name it keeps for the rest of its course.

Where Does Rusland Pool End?

Rusland Pool continues flowing through the scenic Rusland Valley. Its waters eventually reach the River Leven. This happens near a spot called Pool Foot, close to Haverthwaite. The River Leven is an estuarine river, meaning it's where fresh river water mixes with salty sea water.

What is the History of the Name?

The name of this stream has changed over time. In 1610, a map by John Speed recorded its name as Foße fl.. This means "River Fosse." You can see a hint of this old name in its tributary, Force Beck.

What Wildlife Lives in Rusland Pool?

Rusland Pool is home to various wildlife. In 2007, something exciting happened! Otters were seen in the pool again. They had been absent for many years. This showed that the environment was healthy enough for them to return. Otters are playful mammals that love to swim and fish.

What Are the Tributaries of Rusland Pool?

Many smaller streams, called tributaries, flow into Rusland Pool. These streams add water to the main pool as it travels. Here are some of them:

• Wear Beck
• Black Beck
• Skowbarrow Beck
• Yew Beck
  • Bell Beck (a stream that flows into Yew Beck)
• Ashes Beck
  • Dale Park Beck (flows into Ashes Beck)
  • Little Mire Beck (flows into Ashes Beck)
• Force Beck
  • Farra Grain (flows into Force Beck)
    • Farra Grain Gill (flows into Farra Grain)
      • Bell Beck (flows into Farra Grain Gill)
  • Grizedale Beck (flows into Force Beck)