Where does the River Avon start and finish?

River Severn
River Avon/Mouths

River Avon, also called Upper Avon or Warwickshire Avon, river, eastern tributary of the River Severn that rises near Naseby in central England and flows generally southwestward for 96 miles (154 km) through the counties of Northamptonshire, Leicestershire, Warwickshire, and Worcestershire.

Where are the 5 river avons in England?

River Avon, Warwickshire

River Avon
Country	England
Counties	Northamptonshire, Leicestershire, Warwickshire, Worcestershire, Gloucestershire
Towns	Rugby, Warwick, Stratford-upon-Avon, Evesham, Tewkesbury
Physical characteristics

Where does the River Avon meet the River Severn?

Tewkesbury
River Teme joins the Severn downstream of Worcester. Warwickshire Avon joins the Severn at Tewkesbury.

Can you swim in the River Avon?

Lovely safe slow swimming on the Avon, can be tricky to get in the water at points. Especially good north of the village of Eckington, to the west of the bridge.

Are there 2 Avon rivers?

There are nine rivers which go by the name of Avon situated within Great Britain. There are five River Avons in England, three River Avons in Scotland and one River Avon in Wales, although the Welsh river is spelled Afon Afan, which is another tautology which also means River River.

Which is the most southerly river in the UK?

River Avon, also called East Avon or Hampshire Avon, river that rises 3 miles (5 km) east of Devizes, Wiltshire, England, on the north side of the Vale of Pewsey and flows generally southward for 48 miles (77 km) to the English Channel.

Is River Avon clean to swim?

Is saltford river safe to swim in?

Saltford Weir and a nearby picnic area are popular swimming locations in the area. The Environment Agency has said it does not test water quality there as it is not a designated bathing area. A spokesman said Saltford Weir is close to a treatment works but discharge runs downstream away from its location.

Is Avon a river in England?

River Avon, also called Lower Avon or Bristol Avon, river that rises on the southeastern slope of the Cotswolds, England, and flows through Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, and Somerset.

Are all UK canals linked?

Most of them are linked into a single English and Welsh network from Bristol to London, Liverpool to Goole and Lancaster to Ripon, and connecting the Irish Sea, the North Sea, the estuaries of the Humber, Thames, Mersey, Severn and Ribble.

Can you swim in the Avon River?

Unsuitable for swimming. This site has a long-term notice in place, as there is a moderate to high risk of illness for swimmers. Sites with this special status have a history of poor or highly variable water quality.

Where is the Lower Avon River in England?

See Article History. Alternative Titles: Bristol Avon, Lower Avon. River Avon, also called Lower Avon or Bristol Avon, river that rises on the southeastern slope of the Cotswolds, England, and flows through Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, and Somerset.

Where does the water from the Avon Canal come from?

It then flows past Claverton Pumping Station, which pumped water from the River Avon by Warleigh Weir into the canal, using power from the flow of the river. The pumping station is located in a pump house built of Bath Stone, located at river level. Water is diverted from the river by Warleigh Weir, about 200 yd (180 m) upstream.

Where is the River Avon Trail in Somerset?

The River Avon Trail stretches for almost 40 km from Bath to Pill in north Somerset. The trail can be walked or cycled and some sections allow horse riding. The River Avon flows through Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Somerset.

Where does the Avon Avon begin and end?