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The River Wye (/waj/; Welsh: Afon Gwy) is the fourth-longest river in the UK, stretching some 250 kilometres (155 miles) from its source on Plynlimon in mid Wales to the Severn Estuary. [1] The lower reaches of the river forms part of the border between England and Wales .
The River Wye is a river in Buckinghamshire, England. It takes its name from the town of High Wycombe through which it flows, rather than the town being named after the river, as is more commonly the case.
The River Wye (Welsh: Afon Gwy) is the fourth-longest river in the United Kingdom. The upper part of the valley is in the Cambrian Mountains and is enclosed by hills as it descends through Rhayader , Builth Wells and Hay-on-Wye before reaching the England-Wales border and becoming a broader vale through Hereford .
A pollution incident is being investigated in the River Wye after residents reported the water looking murky and discoloured. An oily film was spotted on the surface of the river at Rotherwas ...
Hand-pulled ferry over the River Wye at Symonds Yat. Two hand ("pull") cable ferries enable foot passengers to cross the river, powered by ferrymen who pull the ferry across the river using an overhead cable. [9] The only connection by road is upstream over Huntsham bridge; this is a five-mile trip.
Chepstow Castle, seen from the north bank of the River Wye. Chepstow Castle is situated on a narrow ridge between the limestone river cliff and a valley, known locally as the Dell, on its landward side. Its full extent is best appreciated from the opposite bank of the River Wye. The castle has four baileys, added in turn through its history.
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The River Wye is a limestone river in the Peak District of Derbyshire, England.It is 22 miles long (widely but incorrectly attributed as 15 miles/24 km, which refers to the section within the National Park), and is one of the major tributaries of the River Derwent, which flows into the River Trent, and ultimately into the Humber and the North Sea.