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  wikien.info: Main_Page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
The River Blackwater is a tributary of the River Loddon and, indirectly, of the River Thames.
It is a tributary of the River Pang and, indirectly, of the River Thames.
The River Broadwater is a tributary of the River Loddon at Twyford, Berkshire..
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 SPEY - LoveToKnow Article on SPEY
, a river in the Highlands of Scotland.
It is the most rapid river in Scotland and is nowhere properly navigable, though at Speymouth in its lowest reaches some ship-building has been intermittently carried on.
It flows past the pine forests of Rothiemurchus; Granton, the capital of Strathspey; Cromdale, where the clansmen suffered defeat at the hands of William III.s troops in 1690; Ballindalloch, with a splendid Scottish baronial castle, the seat of the Macpherson-Grants; and Charlestown of Aberlour and its fine cataract.
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 River Avon - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
"River Avon" in England therefore, literally means "River River" as does "Afon Afan" (River Afan) in Welsh.
River Avon, Devon, Bigbury on Sea near Salcombe
The etymology of Avon is the Proto-Celtic *abonā, meaning "river".
www.arikah.net /encyclopedia/Avon_River   (182 words)

  
 Kids Be Safe : Article 'Avon River (Ontario)'   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
The Avon River is a river in Perth County, Ontario, Canada.
The river was named after the River Avon in England when the town of Stratford was founded on its banks in 1832.
The Avon River rises northeast of Stratford and flows southwest, entering the North branch of the River Thames near St. Mary's.
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 Overview of Spey, River   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
The Spey is the second longest river in Scotland and the seventh longest in the UK.
Relatively free from pollution and obstruction, the River Spey supports a major spawning population of the Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) and is one of the most important salmon fishing rivers in the north of Scotland.
During the 18th and 19th centuries, timber was floated down river to Kingston and Garmouth from the forests of Glenmore, Rothiemurchus and Strathspey.
www.geo.ed.ac.uk /scotgaz/features/featurefirst3259.html   (356 words)

  
 The Hawthorns - Fishing Access on the Spey
Badenoch or "the drowned land" is the traditional name encompassing the upper reaches of the river from its source to Loch Insh and Insh Marshes - a flooded flatland and sanctuary of the Royal Society of Protection of Birds.
Strathspey takes in the middle stretch of the river reaching from before Aviemore to beyond Cromdale and Advie.
The River Spey itself is the fastest flowing river in Europe, falling over 1,100 feet at a drop of 11.5 feet per mile over its 98 - mile journey to the sea.
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 the river avon - the river avon Information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Melksham - Situated on the River Avon in the heart of Rural England in the county of Wiltshire, gateway to the West Country...
The River Avon, Speyside is a river in the Scottish Highlands, and a tributary of the River Spey.
The River Avon is a river in the traditional counties of Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, Somerset and the City and County of...
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 Flytalk - River Spey 2002 Opening Day
Not only does the main river offer a great variety of fishing but a number of tributaries, in particular the Rivers Avon and Dulnain, are excellent salmon rivers in their own right.The cost of fishing varies tremendously according to the beat you are fishing and the time of year.
RIVER AVONThe River Avon is the Spey's main tributary.
The Avon water runs cool and clear and attracts a good run of Salmon and Seatrout from April onward.Inchrory estatesAbout 20 miles of water on the upper Avon under private ownership.
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 River Spey --  Encyclopædia Britannica
The River Findhorn rises on the northwestern slopes of Carn Mairg and...
Rivers are also a principal natural force in shaping land surfaces.
The principal tributary of the Paraná River, the Paraguay is the fifth largest river in South America.
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 River Avon, Strathspey -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
The source of the River Avon (pronounced "Ah-n") is not on Ben Avon but some 10 miles further west on the slopes of (Click link for more info and facts about Ben MacDui) Ben MacDui, ((Any of several related languages of the Celts in Ireland and Scotland) Gaelic: Beinn MacDhuibh).
The river then continues east down (Click link for more info and facts about Glen Avon) Glen Avon for another 10 miles before turning north towards the village of Tomintoul and Strath Avon.
Other (A river in central England that flows through Stratford-on-Avon and empties into the Severn) River Avons
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/R/Ri/River_Avon,_Strathspey.htm   (138 words)

  
 River Avon, Strathspey - Encyclopedia Glossary Meaning Explanation River Avon, Strathspey   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
River Avon, Strathspey - Encyclopedia Glossary Meaning Explanation River Avon, Strathspey.
Here you will find more informations about River Avon, Strathspey.
The orginal River Avon, Strathspey article can be editet
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 Fly Fishing the Spey,cairngorm national park,fishing salmon and trout river Spey Scotland, fishing on the spey, ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
The River Spey is undoubtedly one of the country's premier salmon rivers.
The River Spey itself is the fastest flowing river in Europe, falling over 1100 feet at a drop of 11.5 feet per mile over its 98-mile journey to the sea.
Badenoch or "the drowned land" is the traditional name for that part of the "strath" encompassing the upper reaches of the river from its source down to Loch Insh and Insh Marshes - a flooded flatland and sanctuary of the Royal Society of Protection of Birds.
www.kinrosshouse.freeserve.co.uk /Fishing.htm   (1412 words)

  
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It is one of the most beautiful rivers in Britain, flowing along the strath between the Monadhliath and the Cairngorm Mountains; through Badenoch and Strathspey and on to Spey Bay where it enters the Moray Firth.
The river is navigable for most of it's length; almost from the source at Loch Spey (where the Spey shares a watershed with the turbulent River Roy).
The stretch of river from Knockando to Aberlour is one of the most picturesque on the Spey and there are at least two interesting Grade II rapids.
www.highlandhostel.co.uk /riverspey.html   (2894 words)

  
 Fishing On The Avon River - UK offers
The accommodation at Easter Corrie Holiday Cottages is ideally situated for your salmon and trout fly fishing holiday on the River Avon, Glenlivet, Scotland...
Situated between the River Avon and it's tributary the Livet, Easter...
The main tributaries of the river are the Bourne (East), the Wylye which joins at Salisbury, and the Dorset Stour which joins the Avon...
www.webtaxi.com /fishing-on-the-avon-river.htm   (240 words)

  
 Sports Fresh : Article 'Avon River, New Zealand'   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
River_Avon_Christchurch.jpg Image:River_Avon_Christchurch.jpg The Avon River is a river located in Christchurch, New Zealand.
It is known by the Maori as Otakaro or Putare Kamutu.
It was named Avon by John Deans in 1848 after the River Avon, Falkirk, Scotland.
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 MonadhRuadh
Bikes ease the approach from the east as there is a long road up Glen Avon from Tomintoul as far as the site of Faindouran Lodge, just east of the hill.
I was fortunate in once finding the river frozen solid, and when I visited Creag Mhor in late summer, the water was low.
The Glen Avon walkout was as ever, long but interest was maintained by views into the corries of Ben A'an and Beinn a' Bhuird, and their weird tors.
www.sub3000.com /Section8/MonadhRuadh.html   (2444 words)

  
 Fishing Scotland - find your game-fishing at fishinscotland.net
Scotland's east coast rivers should continue to benefit from the buy-out of most drift-netting off the Northumbrian coast.
Many other Scottish salmon rivers also had extremely good results last year, with the official catch by anglers exceeding 80,000 for the first time in 10 years.
The high rainfall during the summer helped, but on-going river improvements, recent catch and release policies, and increased emphasis on stocking undoubtedly also contributed.
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 antiquehome.ca - Selling Avon   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
This week I engage in one of pop culture's eternal debates: Should celebrities speak their minds when it comes to politics and social...
Last Friday, the Street's stranglehold on Avon (NYSE: AVP) appeared to loosen as the company reported third-quarter earnings that raised a few brows.
Ophaug, 81, is retiring as an Avon lady, after 58 years of knocking on doors.
www.antiquehome.ca /Selling-Avon/all/search   (325 words)

  
 Conserv@tion - daily wildlife and environment news from the British Isles   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
A confidential straw poll held at the end of the meeting revealed that the majority of the audience were against GM crops being grown in the UK, only a few were undecided and none were in favour.
The 300-year-old weir on the River Avon at South Brent was virtually swept away during the New Year's Eve storms of 2000/2001.
Local wildlife on the River Esk was central to a successful scheme to protect the A7 near Longtown in North Cumbria from erosion of the riverbank alongside.
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 Speycasting tuition, guiding and fishing holidays with Ian Neale   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Not only does the main river offer a great variety of fishing but a number of tributaries, in particular the Rivers Avon and Dulnain, are excellent salmon rivers in their own right.
The River Avon is the Spey's main tributary.
The Avon water runs cool and clear and attracts a good run of Salmon and Seatrout from April onward.
www.speycaster.net /fishing_on_speyside.htm   (639 words)

  
 Ben Avon Hotels. Hotels near Ben Avon - Accommodation UK   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
All our discount Ben Avon hotels are specially selected with guaranteed low internet rates for all our England and UK hotels.
From a cheap Ben Avon hotel, to 4 and 5 star Ben Avon hotels with special offers, you are sure to find the best Ben Avon hotel Accommodation for you.
The Craiglynne overlooks parkland to the forest and the River Spey beyond.
www.picturesofengland.com /Scotland/Aberdeenshire/Braemar/Ben_Avon/hotels1/ratinglow   (836 words)

  
 Glen Avon Hotels. Hotels near Glen Avon - Accommodation UK
All our discount Glen Avon hotels are specially selected with guaranteed low internet rates for all our England and UK hotels.
From a cheap Glen Avon hotel, to 4 and 5 star Glen Avon hotels with special offers, you are sure to find the best Glen Avon hotel Accommodation for you.
The hotel is set in an area surrounded by natural beauty with mountain ranges, forests, river valleys and loch all nearby.
www.picturesofengland.com /Scotland/Moray/Braemar/Glen_Avon/hotels   (811 words)

  
 Long Distance Paths
Offa's Dyke is a defensive earthwork dyke along the Welsh border, of which there are remains from the mouth of the River Dee to that of the River Severn.
Gravesend on the south bank of the river, some 25 miles / 40 km from the Nore, developed at a point where vessels used to await the turn of the tide.
The Avon Valley Path was the idea of a group of walkers from the Ringwood and Fordingbridge Footpath Society and is a walk which totals 34 miles from Salisbury Cathedral in Wiltshire to Christchurch Priory in Dorset.
www.fatbadgers.co.uk /Britain/longdist.htm   (3404 words)

  
 Aberlour Tourist Information
Aberlour is situated on The River Spey, which is in itself an attraction for fishermen seeking salmon and tourists requiring a peaceful and enjoyable holiday.
It is well worth looking at the Introduction to Speyside and The River Spey to find out more about the "spirit" and why Craigellachie is called so.Charlestown of Aberlour is quite a small town which lies on the banks of the Spey with several distilleries and many places of interest.
Also the River Avon fishing permits can be obtained from the Estate Office at Ballindalloch Castle on 01807 500205.
www.speyside.moray.org /Aberlour/web/page3.html   (651 words)

  
 Grantown on Spey - Golf Club   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
The course nestles anidst mature trees on teh banks of the River Avon, with magnificent views of the surrounding hills and woods.
The final hole plays alongside the river and the gentle sound of the water always puts you in the mood for a refreshing drink in the friendly clubhouse.
The remainder of the course is on the flat land bordering the River Spey.
www.grantownonspey.com /golfother.htm   (867 words)

  
 Badenoch & Strathspey - Scotland - British Vacation Travel Specialist
There is a huge variety of attractions here, from the rich landscape to the meandering rivers and huge forests.
The area around the River Spey provides entertainment all year round, being an ideal base to tour the Highlands from.
They are inspiring to the artistic, and breathtaking to the ordinary individual, stunning views, woodland walks and nature trails will help to imprint the Highlands into your mind as it has done to so many before.
www.12travel.com /uk/scotland/highlands/badenoch.html   (388 words)

  
 River River River Aare River Adur River Ancholme River Ant River Avon, Hampshire River Avon, Speyside River Axe, Devon ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
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River Internet Communications, Inc. is a full service website design and development company located in NJ.
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 ABERARDER RANT
The name Aberdeen comes from the Brittonic prefix ‘Aber-‘, meaning ‘mouth’, coupled with a river name, Don, for a word meaning ‘mouth of the Don’, over time becoming Aberdeen (Matthews, 1972).
The name Aberdeen is multi-cultural in origin, with the Brittonic prefix ‘Aber-‘, meaning ‘mouth’, coupled with a river name, Don, for a word meaning ‘mouth of the Don’, over time becoming Aberdeen (Matthews, 1972).
The Welsh or Brittonic prefix ‘Aber-‘ means ‘mouth’, and was attached to names of rivers.
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