River Tud

River Tud is a tributary of the River Wensum, Norfolk in the East of England. The Tud's source is just south of East Dereham and it flows in an easterly direction for 27 kilometres (17 mi) to its confluence with the Wensum below Hellesdon mill.

Tud
The river viewed from Marriott's Way, Hellesdon. The Anglian Water fish farm is on the far bank
Location of the river mouth within Norfolk
Location
CountryEngland
RegionNorfolk
Physical characteristics
Source 
  locationnorth of Shipdham
  coordinates52.6430°N 0.9097°E / 52.6430; 0.9097
  elevation76 m (249 ft)
MouthRiver Wensum
  location
Hellesdon
  coordinates
52.6464°N 1.2486°E / 52.6464; 1.2486
  elevation
4 m (13 ft)
Length27.0 km (16.8 mi)
Basin features
River systemRiver Wensum

Course

The Tud in the background merges with the Wensum below Hellesdon Mill

The Tud passes through the villages of North Tuddenham, Hockering, East Tuddenham, Honingham, Easton, Costessey and finally flows under the Marriott's Way before joining the Wensum at Hellesdon Mill.

Ecology

The Tud's water is crystal clear, shallow, fast-flowing and has lush weed beds full of aquatic life including crayfish, lampreys, bullheads, freshwater shrimps and stone loach.

Angling

The river is well known for the quality dace fishing. Trout can also be caught particularly in the upper reaches. Angling is mostly private. The river has suffered from the odd case of pollution.

Further reading

  • Where to Fish in Norfolk and Suffolk by John Wilson ISBN 0-7117-0183-0
  • Media related to River Tud at Wikimedia Commons
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