River Skirfare
River Skirfare is a small river in North Yorkshire, England, that flows through Littondale and ends where it joins the larger River Wharfe. The source is the confluence of Foxup Beck and Cosh Beck at the hamlet of Foxup.
| River Skirfare | |
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 River Skirfare | |
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| Country | England |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Confluence of Foxup Beck and Cosh Beck |
| • coordinates | 54.186503°N 2.197014°W |
| • elevation | 313 m (1,027 ft) |
| Mouth | |
• location | River Wharfe |
• coordinates | 54.119264°N 2.035975°W |
• elevation | 194 m (636 ft) |
| Length | 9.47 miles (15.24 km) |
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The name is of Old Norse origin, from skírr "bright" or "clear" and far "river-course".[1]
Course
The source of the river is the confluence of Foxup Beck and Cosh Beck at the hamlet of Foxup. To the east bank lays Hawkswick Moor and on the west bank lays Darnbrook Fell, Hawkswick Clowder and Pen-y-ghent Fell. The river meanders consistently south-east for approximately 9.47 miles (15.24 km) to the confluence with the River Wharfe.
Natural history
The flora and fauna found along the river are similar to that found along the nearby River Wharfe.
Economy
The economy of the area around the river are similar to that found along the nearby River Wharfe.
Lists
Tributaries
From the source of the river:
- Halton Gill Beck
- Newshot Gill
- Hesleden Beck
- Potts Beck
- Fosse Beck
- Cowside Beck
- Cote Gill
- Sleets Gill Beck
- Moss Beck
Settlements
From the source of the river:
Crossings
From the source of the river:
- Foxup Bridge
- Halton Gill Bridge
- Unnamed bridge to Nether Hesleden
- Fording point
- New Bridge on farm track
- Footbridge near Litton
- Fording point south of Litton
- Arncliffe Bridge
- Footbridge north of Hawkswick
- Hawkswick Bridge
- Skirfare Bridge on B6160
Gallery
- Along the River Skirfare
River Skirfare passing through Halton Gill
Litton walking sign on Halton Gill Bridge
Ford, River Skirfare near Litton
River erosion near Arncliffe, Littondale, Yorkshire Dales
Footbridge on Old Gang Lane, Hawkswick
Skirfare Bridge near confluence with River Wharfe
References
- Smith, A.H. (1962). The Place-names of the West Riding of Yorkshire. 7. Cambridge University Press. p. 138.
Sources
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to River Skirfare. |
- OS Landranger Map Wensleydale & Upper Wharfedale Sheet 98
- OS Explorer Map Yorkshire Dales: N & Cen areas Sheet OL30