Trout Beck facts for kids
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Trout Beck from Thresthwaite Mouth
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Trout Beck, highlighted in orange, in OpenStreetMap
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| Country | England |
| County | Cumbria |
| Villages | Troutbeck, Troutbeck Bridge |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Stony Cove Pike Cumbria 1,970 ft (600 m) |
| River mouth | Windermere Calgarth, Cumbria 128 ft (39 m) |
| Length | 8.3 mi (13.4 km) |
The Trout Beck is a fast-moving stream in the beautiful Lake District in North West England. It helps fill up Windermere, which is a famous lake. The stream is part of the larger Leven river system. Its name comes from an old language called Old Norse. It was first written down in 1292 as Trutebyk.
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Where Trout Beck Starts and Flows
The Trout Beck begins high up in the mountains. It starts between two peaks called Stony Cove Pike and Thornthwaite Crag. These peaks are part of the High Street mountain range. The stream starts at about 1,970 feet (600 meters) above sea level.
How the Stream Grows
Many smaller streams join together to form the young Trout Beck. These smaller streams flow down from the rocky hills to the west. The Trout Beck then flows quickly downhill, mostly towards the south. It passes through an area called Troutbeck Park.
As it flows, more water joins the stream. A stream called Woundale Beck flows into the Trout Beck. This happens when the Trout Beck is about 650 feet (200 meters) high. Later, another stream called Hagg Gill adds its water. This makes the Trout Beck even bigger.
Journey to Windermere
The river then flows under a bridge called Ing Bridge. It continues south through the peaceful fields of the Troutbeck valley. Small groups of houses, like Town Head and High Green, are just west of the river. The stream then enters Limefitt Park.
After leaving Limefitt Park, the river goes under the A592 Kirkstone Pass road. The village of Troutbeck is on the west side of the valley. The river then flows through a narrow area with trees. Finally, it reaches the A591 road at Troutbeck Bridge. This is close to the town of Windermere.
Less than a mile (2 km) later, the Trout Beck flows into Windermere lake. It enters the lake on its eastern side, near a place called Calgarth Hall.
Facts About Trout Beck
From where it starts to where it meets Windermere, the Trout Beck drops about 1,840 feet (560 meters). It travels a distance of about seven miles (11 km).
Fishing in Trout Beck
The Trout Beck is a good place to fish for trout. You can catch brown trout here. If you want to fish, you will need to ask locally about getting a licence. You will also need an Environment Agency Rod Licence.
Location and History
The Trout Beck is completely within the historic area of Westmorland. Since 1974, it has also been part of the administrative area of Cumbria.
