Windermere Trout Beck Bridge

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Many thanks to Gordon Greaves (Slate) Ltd for facilitating this camera's location. The Trout Beck is a swiftly flowing stream located in the Lake District of North West England. Serving as one of the primary sources of replenishment for Windermere, it forms part of the Leven catchment. Its name derives from Old Norse and has been documented as "Trutebyk" since 1292. The river originates between the peaks of Stony Cove Pike and Thornthwaite Crag within the High Street range, at an elevation of approximately 1,970 feet.Various tributaries, descending from the crags to the west of the High Street Roman road, converge to form the youthful Trout Beck. The river swiftly descends, predominantly in a southerly direction, passing through Troutbeck Park and to the west of Troutbeck Tongue. At an elevation of around 650 feet, the Woundale Beck, draining the eastern slopes of Broad End and Pike How, joins the Trout Beck. Engorged by this confluence, the Trout Beck meanders along the eastern side of Hird Wood and absorbs Hagg Gill at an elevation of 460 feet. The latter tributary drains the fells surrounding the course of the ancient Roman road. Continuing its journey, the river passes beneath Ing Bridge and proceeds southward through the idyllic fields of the Troutbeck valley. Town Head and High Green, two hamlets, lie just west of the river as it enters Limefitt Park. Upon emerging from Limefitt, the river is bridged by the A592 Kirkstone Pass road. Troutbeck village is situated on the western side of the valley. Progressing through a narrow section of mixed woodland, the river eventually reaches the A591 road at Troutbeck Bridge near the town of Windermere. Within a distance of less than a mile, the river flows into Windermere on its eastern shore, near Calgarth Hall. Descending approximately 1,840 feet from its source, the Trout Beck spans a distance of about seven miles. This river also serves as a trout fishery, offering opportunities to catch brown trout.