River Barle

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River Barle
Tarr Steps viewed downstream
Country	England
Counties	Devon, Somerset
Major cities	Withypool, Simonsbath
Landmark	Tarr Steps
Length	7 mi (11 km)
Source
- location	Near Simonsbath, Exmoor, Somerset
- coordinates	51°08′30″N 3°48′38″W / 51.14167, -3.81056
- elevation	400 m (1,312 ft)
Mouth	River Exe
- location	Exebridge, Devon
- coordinates	51°00′37″N 3°31′55″W / 51.01028, -3.53194
Major tributaries
- left	Little River
- right	Sherdon Water

The River Barle runs from northern Exmoor, in Somerset, England to join the River Exe at Exebridge, Devon. The river and the Barle Valley are both designated as biological Site of Special Scientific Interest.

[edit] Recreation

[edit] Angling

Salmon and Trout are regularly fished from the Barle.

For much of the it's route the rivers banks are the path of the Two Moors Way footpath.

[edit] Kayaking and Canoeing

The upper reaches of the Barle produced favourable rapids which appeal to whitewater kayakers. The rapids are Graded at 2 (3-) which beginner to intermediate kayakers and canoeists paddle.

[edit] See also

• Rivers of the United Kingdom

[edit] External links

• http://www.ukriversguidebook.co.uk/barle.htm
• http://www.markhorrell.com/travel/britain/exmoor/ind_tarr.html

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