Source of the River Blackwater
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Source of the River Blackwater
Image: © Diane Sambrook Taken: 28 Apr 2008
This spot in Rowhill Copse Nature Reserve marks the start of the River Blackwater. The river is formed by water accumulating in a bog. The bog is much bigger than it appears - about the size of a football pitch. It remains wet throughout the year and is surprisingly deep.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.241204
Longitude
-0.780715