Is the River Ure flooded?
Is the River Ure flooded?
The Flood Alert for the Upper River Ure remains in force. Flooding of low-lying land and roads is possible today, Wednesday 20/01/2021.
Is masham flooded?
There are no flood warnings or alerts in this area.
How big is the River Ure?
74 miles
The River Ure is approximately 119 km (74 miles) long from its source to the point where it changes its name to the River Ouse.
Is aldwark bridge open?
The main toll bridge is NOT closed. If you following the diversion which takes you through Great Ouseburn you will be able to access the pub this way without the need to go via York as some of our customers did as they didn’t realise this was the case due to poor diversion signage.
Is there flooding in Boroughbridge?
What is the mouth of the River Ure?
River Ouse
River Ure/Mouths
Where does the River Ure flow?
The River Ure flows down Wensleydale which is one of our largest and most prominent valleys. Flowing past the town of Hawes, it continues past Aysgarth and then the lovely market town of Middleham. The River has its source not far from the Moorcock Inn at a dramatic gorge known as Hell Gill.
How much is aldwark bridge?
Aldwark toll bridge is situated on the River Ure, at a small charge of 40p per crossing, Aldwark Toll Bridge saves you a 25 mile round trip!
When was aldwark bridge built?
1772
The bridge was built in 1772 by John Thomson who, before he built the bridge, ferried passengers in his rowing boat from one side of the river to the other.
Why does the River Ure change its name to the River Ouse?
It is the principal river of Wensleydale, which is the only major dale now named after a village rather than its river. The old name for the valley was Yoredale after the river that runs through it. The Ure is one of many rivers and waterways that drain the Dales into the River Ouse….
| River Ure | |
|---|---|
| Length | 119 km (74 mi) |
What is the mouth of River Ure?
What is the source of the River Ure?
High Abbotside
River Ure/Sources
What is the highest level ever recorded at the River Ure?
The highest level ever recorded at the River Ure at Boroughbridge is 15.79m, reached on Wednesday 26th September 2012 at 7:30am. Monitoring Station: Boroughbridge. Environment Agency Location ID: L2201.
What is the normal level of the River Ure at Boroughbridge?
The usual range of the River Ure at Boroughbridge is between 9.62m and 14.20m. It has been between these levels for 90% of the time since monitoring began. The typical recent level of the River Ure at Boroughbridge over the past 12 months has been between 9.76m and 14.06m.
Where does the River Ure meet the River Ouse?
To the east of Boroughbridge, the Ure is joined by the River Swale. About 6 miles (9.7 km) downstream of this confluence, at Cuddy Shaw Reach near Linton-on-Ouse, the river changes its name to the River Ouse. Low and high water levels are average figures.
Is the River Ure navigable upstream?
The River Ure is navigable upstream as far as its junction with the Ripon Canal, 2 miles (3 km) south east of Ripon, a distance of 13.6 miles (21.9 km). There are locks at Milby, where a short cut bypasses the weir at Boroughbridge, and at Westwick.
