River Kinder

River Kinder

Infobox River
river_name = River Kinder


caption = The River Kinder above Kinder Reservoir.
origin = Kinder Scout
SK089881 Coord|53.38950|-1.86770|display=inline,title|format=dms
mouth = River Sett
SK050870 Coord|53.37990|-1.92630|display=inline|format=dms
basin_countries = England
length = convert|3|mi|km|1
elevation = 636m
mouth_elevation =220m
discharge =
watershed =
The River Kinder is a small river, only about convert|3|mi|km|1 long, in northwestern Derbyshire, England. Rising on the peat moorland plateau of Kinder Scout, it flows generally westwards to its confluence with the River Sett at Bowden Bridge. En route it flows through the Kinder Gates rocks, over the waterfall known as Kinder Downfall, and through Kinder Reservoir, built in 1911 by the Stockport Corporation Water Works.

Kinder Downfall

Kinder Downfall is the tallest waterfall in the Peak District, with a 30-metre fall. The waterfall was formerly known as "Kinder Scut", and it is from this that the plateau derives its name. Although usually little more than a trickle in summer, in spate conditions it is impressive. In certain wind conditions (notably when there is a strong west wind), the water is blown back on itself, and the resulting cloud of spray can be seen from several miles away. The Pennine Way crosses the River Kinder above Kinder Downfall.

ee also

*List of rivers in England

References


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