River Enborne
Encyclopedia
The River Enborne is a river
that rises near the villages of Inkpen
and West Woodhay
, to the West of Newbury, Berkshire
and flows into the River Kennet
. Its source is in the county of Hampshire
, and part of its course forms the border between Berkshire and Hampshire.
Unlike the name suggests, it does not run through the village of Enborne, although it does run through Enborne Row
.
(Newbury bypass
) at Endborne Row to the South of Newbury
. Near here to the South is "The Chase" and "Great Pen Wood," woodland managed by the National Trust
. Further downstream the river passes to the South of Greenham Common, and here, near Headley, the river is joined by a tributary from the South, from Ecchinswell
and Watership Down
Hill.
The river continues meandering its way across open farmland towards Brimpton Common
, at Inwood Copse, however, a change in the landscape sends the river to the Northeast, and here it no longer forms the border between Hampshire and Berkshire, but instead it spears into the heart of Berkshire and to the River Kennet
near Aldermaston Wharf
.
. Early in the book, the rabbits from Sandleford
are threatened by a dog. Blackberry realises that they can float across on a wooden board, and thus they make their escape.
River
A river is a natural watercourse, usually freshwater, flowing towards an ocean, a lake, a sea, or another river. In a few cases, a river simply flows into the ground or dries up completely before reaching another body of water. Small rivers may also be called by several other names, including...
that rises near the villages of Inkpen
Inkpen
Inkpen is a village and civil parish in West Berkshire about southeast of Hungerford, close to the county boundaries with Wiltshire and Hampshire.-Amenities and landmarks:...
and West Woodhay
West Woodhay
West Woodhay is a hamlet and civil parish in the English county of Berkshire.It is located in the West Berkshire district, on the Berkshire-Hampshire border, south-west of Newbury, between Inkpen and Ball Hill. The eastern slopes of Walbury Hill, the highest point in South East England, are located...
, to the West of Newbury, Berkshire
Newbury, Berkshire
Newbury is a civil parish and the principal town in the west of the county of Berkshire in England. It is situated on the River Kennet and the Kennet and Avon Canal, and has a town centre containing many 17th century buildings. Newbury is best known for its racecourse and the adjoining former USAF...
and flows into the River Kennet
River Kennet
The Kennet is a river in the south of England, and a tributary of the River Thames. The lower reaches of the river are navigable to river craft and are known as the Kennet Navigation, which, together with the Avon Navigation, the Kennet and Avon Canal and the Thames, links the cities of Bristol...
. Its source is in the county of Hampshire
Hampshire
Hampshire is a county on the southern coast of England in the United Kingdom. The county town of Hampshire is Winchester, a historic cathedral city that was once the capital of England. Hampshire is notable for housing the original birthplaces of the Royal Navy, British Army, and Royal Air Force...
, and part of its course forms the border between Berkshire and Hampshire.
Unlike the name suggests, it does not run through the village of Enborne, although it does run through Enborne Row
Enborne Row
Enborne Row is a hamlet in Berkshire, England, located on the county's border with Hampshire. The hamlet is within the civil parish of Enborne.The settlement lies next to the A34 road, and is located approximately south-west of Newbury....
.
Geography
From its source near the villages of Inkpen and Woodhay, the Enborne flows Eastwards towards Newbury. At Smith's Bridge, near Holtwood the river is also now the boundary between Berkshire and Hampshire. Continuing East the river is crossed by the A34A34 road
The A34 is a major road in England. It runs from the A6042 in Salford to Winchester in Hampshire. It forms a large part of the major trunk route from Southampton, via Oxford, to Birmingham, The Potteries and Manchester...
(Newbury bypass
Newbury bypass
The Newbury bypass, officially known as The Winchester-Preston Trunk Road , is a stretch of dual carriageway road which bypasses the town of Newbury in Berkshire, England...
) at Endborne Row to the South of Newbury
Newbury
-In the United Kingdom:* Newbury, Berkshire**Newbury **Newbury Racecourse**Newbury F.C.**A.F.C. Newbury**Newbury R.F.C.**Newbury Building Society**Newbury Weekly News**Newbury College**Newbury railway station...
. Near here to the South is "The Chase" and "Great Pen Wood," woodland managed by the National Trust
National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty
The National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty, usually known as the National Trust, is a conservation organisation in England, Wales and Northern Ireland...
. Further downstream the river passes to the South of Greenham Common, and here, near Headley, the river is joined by a tributary from the South, from Ecchinswell
Ecchinswell
Ecchinswell is a village in the civil parish of Ecchinswell, Sydmonton and Bishops Green in the English county of Hampshire.-Geography:Watership Down, location of the famous Richard Adams' novel of the same name, is just South of Ecchinswell. Ladle Hill on Great Litchfield Down, also lies to the...
and Watership Down
Watership Down
Watership Down is a classic heroic fantasy novel, written by English author Richard Adams, about a small group of rabbits. Although the animals in the story live in their natural environment, they are anthropomorphised, possessing their own culture, language , proverbs, poetry, and mythology...
Hill.
The river continues meandering its way across open farmland towards Brimpton Common
Brimpton Common
Brimpton Common is a village in Berkshire, England. It is part of Brimpton Parish, and part of the Benefice of Aldermaston and Woolhampton in the Diocese of Oxford. It is in the Aldermaston Ward of West Berkshire Council....
, at Inwood Copse, however, a change in the landscape sends the river to the Northeast, and here it no longer forms the border between Hampshire and Berkshire, but instead it spears into the heart of Berkshire and to the River Kennet
River Kennet
The Kennet is a river in the south of England, and a tributary of the River Thames. The lower reaches of the river are navigable to river craft and are known as the Kennet Navigation, which, together with the Avon Navigation, the Kennet and Avon Canal and the Thames, links the cities of Bristol...
near Aldermaston Wharf
Aldermaston Wharf
Aldermaston Wharf is a small settlement situated north-northwest of Aldermaston in the West Berkshire district, part of the English county of Berkshire. The Kennet and Avon Canal and Great Western Railway pass through it and Aldermaston railway station and Aldermaston Lock are located here. The A4...
.
Watership Down
The river plays a significant part in Richard Adams' novel, Watership DownWatership Down
Watership Down is a classic heroic fantasy novel, written by English author Richard Adams, about a small group of rabbits. Although the animals in the story live in their natural environment, they are anthropomorphised, possessing their own culture, language , proverbs, poetry, and mythology...
. Early in the book, the rabbits from Sandleford
Sandleford
Sandleford is a hamlet and former parish in the English county of Berkshire.The settlement is now within the civil parish of Greenham, and is located approximately south of the town of Newbury.-Priory:...
are threatened by a dog. Blackberry realises that they can float across on a wooden board, and thus they make their escape.