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  Dove River - LoveToKnow 1911   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-04)
DOVE, a river of England, tributary to the Trent, rising in Axe Edge, Derbyshire, and through almost its entire course forming the boundary of that county with Staffordshire.
Dovedale, that part of the valley which lies between Dove Holes and Thorpe Cloud (or with a wider significance between the towns of Hartington and Ashbourne), is especially famous.
Near the village of Rocester the Churnet joins the Dove on the west, and then the course of the main stream, hitherto southerly, bends nearly easterly on passing Uttoxeter, and, winding through a widening valley, joins the Trent at Newton Solney, a short distance below Burton-on-Trent.
www.1911encyclopedia.org /Dove_River   (176 words)

  
 Highbeam Encyclopedia - Search Results for dove
Doves Press, one of the leaders in the revival of the art and craft of making books that occurred in the late 19th and early 20th cent.
Dove, river, c.40 mi (60 km) long, rising in the Pennines, Derbyshire, central England, and flowing S and SE to the River Trent near Burton upon Trent.
Dove Cottage was the home of William Wordsworth from 1799 to 1808; the Wordsworth museum is also there, and the Jerwood Center is nearby.
www.encyclopedia.com /searchpool.asp?target=dove   (587 words)

  
 The Dove is the major river of the South Peak
The Dove is the major river of the South Peak, rising on Axe Edge and flowing south to eventually meet the Trent near Burton.
The River Dove rises on the Eastern side of Axe Edge and flows almost southwards to the boundary of the Peak, forming the boundary between Derbyshire and Staffordshire for the whole of its length.
Beresford Dale is the most intimate stretch of the Dove, with the river hemmed in by steep cliffs and heavily wooded slopes which tower over it, while the stream glides lazily through turbid pools.
www.cressbrook.co.uk /features/dove.php   (866 words)

  
 Derbyshire Rivers - River Dove in Derbyshire
The River Dove rises on the slopes of Axe Edge, close to the Leek to Buxton road and runs southwards for 45 miles to join the River Trent with for much of its course, runing with one bank in Derbyshire and one in Staffordshire.
The river Dove widens as it reaches Hollinsclough and flows beneath the reef knolls of Hollins Hill, Crome Hill, Parkhouse and Hitter before passing High Wheeldon, a large rounded hill with a cave that has yielded mesolithic remains.
The river Dove joins the river Manifold at Ilam, a popular village and country park before flowing on through Mapleton, Church Mayfield and Lower Ellastone, still as the Dove, past Rocester and the through the low lands of Southern Derbyshire on it's way to the Trent at Newton Solney.
www.derbyshireuk.net /river_dove.html   (543 words)

  
 Dove Hunters' Hotline
Dove fields are located on the interior of management Zone A. Maps will be available at the check station.
Dove hunting is allowed on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday during the regional dove season.
A no-cost dove hunt permit is required to hunt on the established dove field (no exemptions); these will no longer be available at the check station.
myfwc.com /special/dove/general-wma.htm   (1286 words)

  
 BBC - Radio 4 - The Philospher, Fish and the Dove
This is the sixth year of re-stocking and brings the total number of fish restocked into the River Dove to ¾ million to date.
Adult salmon which have returned to the River Dove from the sea have been sighted and this is a very encouraging sign that the re-introduction programme is proving successful.
The programme follows the re-introduction in progress, and reflects on the past history of the River Dove, and the aspirations of David Hunter and others for the future of this river.
www.bbc.co.uk /radio4/science/philosopherdove_20030817.shtml   (351 words)

  
 Game Lands Dove Fields
Dove fields are just beyond the Flat River at the power line crossing and located on both sides of Old Oxford Hwy.
Dove hunting on Caswell Farm Game Land is by permit only the first two hunting days of the first season.
The dove area is at the end of USFS 603 past the gate.
www.ncwildlife.org /pg04_HuntingTrapping/pg4a6a.htm   (3207 words)

  
 Fly Fishing Patagonia, Argentina Dove Hunting Argentina Duck Hunting Perdiz Hunting Argentina Wing Shooting Mixed-Bag ...
Doves and pigeons commonly fly by while duck hunting in the lagoons offering a surprise and challenging shot.
Normally, dove hunts are all day with a traditional Argentine asado or barbeque out in the field, eating under a large tent or trees.
This elegant ranch is located on the Corriente River, 35 Kilometers north of the small town of Esquina in the province of Corrientes.
www.flyfishingpatagonia.com /wing.html   (1528 words)

  
 Dove View - Luxury Holidays in the Peak District
Dove View comprises of two appartments (The Peaks and The Dales) within a lovingly restored former coach house with outstanding views of the River Dove and the valley beyond.
Dove View is located within the Derbyshire Dales and at the edge of the Peak District National Park, so for a slice of luxury look no further.
Dove View was the perfect base for exploring the Peaks.
www.doveview.co.uk   (336 words)

  
 The Coming Plague Pictures, The Coming Plague Videos, The Coming Plague on Maxim Online.
Dove didn’t connect his health problems to the state of the river.
She told Dove her theory: Pfiesteria had lived harmlessly in the mud of the estuary for millions of years.
Dove sat in silence as the weight of what she had told him sank in.
www.maximonline.com /articles/index.aspx?a_id=4282   (4403 words)

  
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Dove River (exploration licence 14/2006) is located in the northwest of Tasmania, about 50km south of the port of Devonport.
The host rock chemistry and geological setting at Dove River is nearly identical to that for large porphyry copper-gold deposits located in central New South Wales (NSW).
Following its success in partnering its adjacent Cethana property, Southern Ocean Science P/L is looking for companies interested in exploring the Dove River region.
www.doveriver.com   (122 words)

  
 Derbyshire and Peak District Rivers - River Manifold
The river Manifold, as with the river Dove, rises under the dark shadow of Axe Edge, just to the south of Buxton and flows out of the gritstone moors in a deeply incised valley, keeping close to the Dove as far as Longnor.
The River Manifold disappears underground, except in very wet weather, when it reaches Wetton Mill and does not reappear until it reaches the grounds of Ilam Hall.
The Manifold eventually meets the river Dove at Ilam and continues as the Dove, forming much of the boundary between Staffordshire and Derbyshire.
www.derbyshireuk.net /river_manifold.html   (485 words)

  
 Fly Fishing Articles and Tips
The river is not suited to the fly rod, in any case, except some fast stuff backing onto the large car park on the bed upstream of the canoe launch point.
On rivers cast across and slightly upstream and hold as much (floating) fly line off the water as practicable with frequent mending of the line.
Takes on rivers frequently come on the ‘turn’ and on lakes, often when the fly begins to move after a pause.
www.flyfishingsupplies.co.uk /articles.html   (3416 words)

  
 newsobserver.com | Public dove-hunting fields around the Triangle
Areas managed to attract doves typically are seeded in millet, milo, sunflowers, sorghum, corn or a mixture containing some or all of those crops.
Dove fields are just beyond the Flat River at the power-line crossing and are located on both sides of Old Oxford Highway.
Dove field is on left just past the river.
www.newsobserver.com /122/story/480712.html   (1269 words)

  
 River Dove
A small brook links the Mill Pool to the River Dove and number of brown trout are to be found in deep holes and eddies.
This area of the River Dove is well known for its specimen barbel and chub.
Below the weir the river has fast shallow runs with slower deeper sections between, upstream it is slow and deep.
www.drac.org.uk /river_dove.htm   (438 words)

  
 History by Waterway from Cromford Canal   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-04)
The whole of the rest of the canal, except for half a mile, was abandoned in 1944 and the final stretch to Langley Mill in 1962.
He was called in to advise on the route from Atherstone to Fradley and recommended a new route to Polesworth and replacing the Tame aqueduct by a level crossing of the river.
He surveyed the river and recommended a navigation for carrying coal from Wigan to the Ribble.
easyweb.easynet.co.uk /jim.shead/History7.html   (2660 words)

  
 NRVSportsLine.com - Big Island Sweeps New River Post 68
New River Post 68 took a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the seventh when Jared King (Pulaski County) singled and later scored on an error.
Dove, who came on in the fourth inning, gave up two runs, on two hits, striking out six and walking none in three innings.
New River added a run in the bottom of the fifth when Thompson reached base, again on an error, and then scored on a wild pitch to cut the deficit in half, 4-2.
www.nrvsportsline.com /index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=537&Itemid=75   (650 words)

  
 Dovedale: Dove Holes consists of 2 large caves raised slightly above the River Dove in Dovedale
Dove Holes consists of 2 large caves raised slightly above the river
Dove Holes consists of 2 large caves raised slightly above the river, neither of which extend very far into the hillside.
Their sudden appearance, however, as one ambles beside the River Dove, is truly awe inspiring.
www.dovedale.info /dovedale/doveholes.html   (76 words)

  
 BBC News | ENGLAND | Salmon return to river
For centuries, the river was recognised as a valuable spawning ground for salmon.
But by the end of the 1800s, industrial pollution and obstructions in the river were making it difficult for the fish to return.
The last time a salmon was seen returning to the Dove is believed to have been in the 1930s.
news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/england/1623837.stm   (276 words)

  
 salmon   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-04)
For centuries, the River Dove was recognized for its value as a spawning ground for salmon.
The last salmon seen returning to the Dove was reputed to be in the 1930's and the Atlantic Salmon is now recognised as a globally threatened species.
Young salmon have been placed in the river in the hope that they will survive and return to their home river to breed.
www.anglerstimes.co.uk /salmon.htm   (370 words)

  
 American Whitewater - NWRI - Dolores 3. Dove Creek Pump Station to Slickrock
From river mile 19 at the Dove Creek Pump Station, you will start to encounter class III rapids more frequently than in the section upstream.
The tricky part of this rapid is near the end of the drop where the current slams into a sharply pointed boulder otherwise known as Snag Rock.
By mile 40 the river weaves its way across private land and camping options are limited.
www.americanwhitewater.org /rivers/id/386   (977 words)

  
 6 Common-Sense Dove Tactics   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-04)
Too often hunters show up at a dove shoot, leave their vehicles and dash away to set up in the first available patch of shade found.
He's got the sun angle all figured out, he's surrounded by good dove structure, and he's camouflaged in the latest trendy pattern the outdoor catalogs are pushing that season.
A smart dove hunter remains perfectly motionless until the very moment he decides to stand and shoot.
www.gameandfishmag.com /hunting/doves-hunting/gf_aa096104a   (1400 words)

  
 American Whitewater - NWRI - Dolores 2. Bradfield Launch (McPhee Reservoir) to Dove Creek Pump Station
River users can expect approximately 19 days with flows of 2000 cfs which is ideal for this section.
There is an additional 10 miles of river upstream of the bridge before reaching McPhee Dam.
Once you round the point you will be at Dove Creek Pump Station which is the end of this section.
www.americanwhitewater.org /rivers/id/385   (747 words)

  
 Manifold Valley, Peak District National Park, Staffordshire. River Manifold
Today one of the characteristic features of these limestone valleys is that, although the rivers are still there, for part of their length they now flow underground.
The River Manifold is also partially subterranean, disappearing just past Wetton Mill and reappearing in the grounds of Ilam Hall.
The Manifold Valley is more open and pastoral than the Dove, with grassland and woodland along its banks, occasionally interrupted by the impressive outcrops of reef limestone such as Beeston Tor, Thors Cave Redhurst and Ossoms crags.
www.riversidevilla.co.uk /manifoldvalley.htm   (1044 words)

  
 Dovedale: Holiday Cottage in Dovedale within the Peak District National Park
The River Dove begins on Axe Edge, at the edge of the Pennines just outside of Buxton.
There are 3 distinct stages to the river.
It eventually merges with the River Trent at Newton Solney, near to Burton on Trent.
www.dovedale.info /riverdove.html   (160 words)

  
 The New Bern Sun Journal   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-04)
The river is home to a variety of wildlife, including many types of birds and even alligators.
Dove pulls his boat beside a fisherman pulling up traps filled with blue crabs.
The river and its wildlife are important sources of recreation and food, not only for individual families, but also for Craven County’s economy, Dove says.
www.newbernsunjournal.com /SiteProcessor.cfm?Template=/GlobalTemplates/Details.cfm&StoryID=29334&Section=Local   (737 words)

  
 River Dove Trout Fishing
This stretch of the river Dove offers some of the finest own trout fishing in the country.
Izaac Walton and Charles Cotton are thought to have fished this water and the river is mentioned in the seventeenth century classic The Compleat Angler.
The river enjoys healthy hatches throughout the year and successful patterns include blue winged olives, adams, hawthorn flies, sedges, and of course the famous 'double badger'.
www.waderson.com /155--packageDetail.html   (936 words)

  
 River Dove, Derbyshire - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The River Dove, Derbyshire is the principal river of the south-western Peak District, in the English Midlands.
From Hartington to its confluence with the River Manifold at Ilam the river flows through a scenic limestone valley, usually known simply as Dovedale.
The river is a famous 'trout stream'—Charles Cotton's Fishing House, which was the inspiration for Izaak Walton's The Compleat Angler, stands in the woods by the river near Hartington.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/River_Dove,_Derbyshire   (332 words)

  
 River Dove: Waterscape.com
This is Thorpe Cloud and you have successfully ascended 110 metres.
Continue along the footpath until you reach the River Dove.
Then follow the road towards Thorpe and cross over the River Dove at the entrance to the Izaak Walton Hotel (in the 17th Izaak Walton wrote 'The Compleat Angler', a fishing manual which brought fame to the Dove).
www.waterscape.com /River_Dove/walking/A_circular_walk_around_Dovedale   (388 words)

  
 General information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-04)
he River Dove is one of the original Fishing Simulator 2 venues installed with the game.
It consists of four pegs on the river, around the Ashbourne area in Derbyshire..
he River Dove is part of the default Fishing Simulator 2 installaion and was one of the original venues, so any version of Fishsim 2 can be used.
www.fishsim.net /dove/general.htm   (144 words)

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