River Irwell entering the gorge below Ramsbottom
Introduction
The photograph on this page of River Irwell entering the gorge below Ramsbottom by Bill Boaden as part of the Geograph project.
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Image: © Bill Boaden Taken: 18 Nov 2009
The river is unusually fast-flowing following heavy rain.