Washford River

The Washford River rises at 600 feet (183 m) near Luxborough in the Brendon Hills and flows through Somerset to the Bristol Channel at Watchet.

Washford River
The Washford River
Location
CountryEngland
CountySomerset
CityWashford
Physical characteristics
Source 
  locationLuxborough, Somerset, England
  coordinates51°07′39″N 3°28′50″W
  elevation600 ft (180 m)
MouthBristol Channel
  location
Watchet, Somerset, England
  coordinates
51°11′00″N 3°20′09″W

The river valley passes through the Cleeve Hill Site of Special Scientific Interest,[1] and close to Cleeve Abbey.[2]

References

  1. "Cleeve Hill" (PDF). English Nature. Retrieved 9 September 2006.
  2. Historic England. "Cleeve Abbey (1014824)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 11 May 2013.



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