Cam Beck

Cam Beck is a stream in Cumbria. It runs for 10.9 miles (17.6 km) past Kirkambeck and Cambeck Hill and into the River Irthing.[1]

Not to be confused with the smaller Cam Beck, a tributary of the Ribble approximately 60 miles (97 km) to the south.
Cam Beck
Cam Beck at Solmain
Location of the mouth within Cumbria
Location
CountryEngland
CountyCumbria
Physical characteristics
Mouth 
 ⁃ location
River Irthing
 ⁃ coordinates
54.95464°N 2.766795°W / 54.95464; -2.766795
Length17.66 km (10.97 mi)
Basin size34.49 km2 (13.32 sq mi)

Toponomy

From the British cambaco meaning "crooked stream".

References
  1. "Cam Beck". Catchment Data Explorer. Environment Agency. Retrieved 20 October 2017.



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