Stock Beck facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Stock Beck
The bridge over Stock Beck north of Gisburn
Country	England
Physical characteristics
Main source	Weets Hill near Barnoldswick
River mouth	River Ribble at Gisburn
Length	8.25 miles (13.27 km)

Stock Beck is a small but important river located in the West Craven area of Pendle, Lancashire, in England. It's about 13.27 kilometers (8.25 miles) long. This river helps drain a large area of land, which is called its catchment area.

The Journey of Stock Beck

Stock Beck begins its journey high up on Weets Hill. At first, it's known as Calf Hall Beck near Higher Laithe Farm. As it flows, it heads towards the northeast.

Through Barnoldswick

The beck then reaches the town of Barnoldswick. Here, it meets another stream called Gillians Beck. After this meeting, the river changes its name and becomes known as Butts Beck. It then leaves the town and turns northwest.

Meeting Other Streams

As it continues, Stock Beck meets more streams. These include Fools Syke and Hell Forest Dike, which join it near Gilbeber Hill. The river then flows under Monks Bridge, which is part of the busy A59 road near Horton. After this, it collects Horton Beck.

Towards the River Ribble

Stock Beck then heads west, picking up Flush Beck and Bottom Beck near the small village of Bracewell. Finally, after joining with Spittle Syke, it passes under the Stock Beck viaduct. This viaduct carries the Ribble Valley line railway and the A682 Long Preston road. The river then flows north of the village of Gisburn. Its journey ends when it flows into the larger River Ribble at Gisburne Park.

What are Tributaries?

A tributary is a smaller stream or river that flows into a larger river. Stock Beck has several tributaries that add water to it along its path. These smaller streams help make Stock Beck bigger and stronger as it flows towards the River Ribble.

Main Tributaries of Stock Beck

• Spittle Syke
• Horton Beck
• Bottom Beck
  • Lodge Hill Syke
    • Old Park Syke
      • Wedacre Syke
      • Hesketh Rough Syke
• Flush Beck
• Hell Forest Dike
  • Turpit Gate Syke
  • Hayfield Dike
    • Tosber Syke
• Fools Syke
  • Ray Gill Water
    • Ray Gill
  • Horrox Gill
• Crownest Syke
• Gillians Beck
  • Moor Side Beck