Cam Beck

Cam Beck is a stream in Cumbria. It runs for 10.9 miles (17.6 km) past Kirkambeck and Cambeck Hill and into the River Irthing.[1]

Not to be confused with the smaller Cam Beck, a tributary of the Ribble approximately 60 miles (97 km) to the south.
Cam Beck
Cam Beck at Solmain
Location of the mouth within Cumbria
Location
CountryEngland
CountyCumbria
Physical characteristics
Mouth 
 • location
River Irthing
 • coordinates
54.95464°N 2.766795°W / 54.95464; -2.766795
Length17.66 km (10.97 mi)
Basin size34.49 km2 (13.32 sq mi)

Toponomy

From the British cambaco meaning "crooked stream".

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References
  1. "Cam Beck". Catchment Data Explorer. Environment Agency. Retrieved 20 October 2017.



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