Bowker Vale, River Irk
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The photograph on this page of Bowker Vale, River Irk by David Dixon as part of the Geograph project.
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Image: © David Dixon Taken: 7 Jun 2021
The River Irk rises to the east of Royton and flows westward through Chadderton, Middleton and Blackley before merging with the River Irwell in the centre of Manchester. This view is looking upstream from the bridge at Blackley New Road.