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River Teme
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The '''River Teme''' rises in mid-
Wales south of
Newtown, Powys and flows through
Ludlow in
Shropshire on its way to join the
River Severn south of
Worcester, England Worcester.
Geography
The river source is in the
Kerry Hills south of Newtown, Mid-Wales. It flows across the border into England close to
Knighton, Wales Knighton. From there to its confluence with the River Severn, at Worcester 100 km downstream, it flows through Shropshire and Worcestershire. The upper reaches of the river are usually steep with fast flowing but relatively shallow waters. There are some mills, and weirs at Ludlow. Below Tenbury the river is more tranquil but still quite shallow, with strong cross currents. Water levels in the Teme are highly variable, something which has been made worse in recent years through increases in water extraction for agriculture use.
[Wendy Thompson [http://www.countryside.gov.uk/LAR/Recreation/NCAF/NCAF17_7.asp Improving access for canoeing on inland waterways: A study of the feasibility of access agreements] for the Countryside Agency September 2003]
The
River Clun, Shropshire River Clun flows into the Teme at
Leintwardine,
Herefordshire. The Kyre Brook flows into the Teme at
Tenbury Wells. The
River Rea, Shropshire River Rea flows into the Teme at Newnham Bridge, south of
Cleobury Mortimer, in
Worcestershire.
Fishing is popular on many stretches of the Teme, with its
barbel fishing being particularly noted.
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Recreational use
Canoeing
A
Countryside Agency report in September 2003 entitled ''Improving access for canoeing on inland waterways: A study of the feasibility of access agreements'' stated:
:''There are no formal access agreements for canoeing on the Teme. However, unlawful canoeing does occur and there are many claims about the resulting conflict. As a result of its character, the demand for canoeing is seasonal, when there is enough water in the river, and is more in the upper reaches where the faster water can be found. However, this part of the river is also the most valuable for fishing, with riparian owners keen to protect their interests and prevent canoeing, on the grounds that the Teme is not suited to canoeing under any circumstances. While there is probably less conflict below Tenbury, there is also less interest in canoeing, and probably less opportunity, given the water levels.''
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Rivers of the United Kingdom
Footnotes
External links
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Teme valley project
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Teme Valley towns
{{River Severn}}
Category:Rivers in Shropshire Teme
Category:Rivers in Worcestershire Teme
Category:Tributaries of the River Severn Teme
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