River Skirfare


River Skirfare is a small river in North Yorkshire, England, that flows through Littondale and ends where it joins the larger River Wharfe. The source is the confluence of Foxup Beck and Cosh Beck at the hamlet of Foxup.
The name is of Old Norse origin, from skírr "bright" or "clear" and far "river-course".

Course

The source of the river is the confluence of Foxup Beck and Cosh Beck at the hamlet of Foxup. To the east bank lays Hawkswick Moor and on the west bank lays Darnbrook Fell, Hawkswick Clowder and Pen-y-ghent Fell. The river meanders consistently south-east for approximately to the confluence with the River Wharfe.

Natural history

The flora and fauna found along the river are similar to that found along the nearby River Wharfe.

Economy

The economy of the area around the river are similar to that found along the nearby River Wharfe.

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Tributaries

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