River Petteril facts for kids
Quick facts for kids River Petteril |
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Petteril from Kitchenhill bridge
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 Location of the mouth within Cumbria
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| Country | United Kingdom |
| Part | England |
| County | Cumbria |
| City | Carlisle |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | near Penruddock and Motherby |
| River mouth | Confluence with River Eden 54°53′57″N 2°55′13″W / 54.8992°N 2.9203°W |
The River Petteril is a river running through the English county of Cumbria.
The source of the Petteril is near Penruddock and Motherby, from where the young river runs southeast through Greystoke, Blencow and Newton Reigny, before passing under the M6 motorway, after which the river turns north, and the motorway roughly follows the course of the river towards Carlisle.
Having reached Carlisle, the Petteril runs a course through the south east of Carlisle, dividing the suburbs of Harraby, Upperby and Botcherby, and running alongside the West Coast Main Line for a significant distance, before joining the River Eden on its journey to the Solway Firth. Along its course, the major tributaries of the Petteril include the River North Petteril, Stony Beck, Calthwaite Beck, Blackrack Beck, and Woodside Beck.
