River Tame, Greater Manchester

The River Tame flows through Greater Manchester, England. The Tame rises on Denshaw Moor in Greater Manchester, close to the border with West Yorkshire but within the historic West Riding of Yorkshire. Most of the river's catchment lies on the western flank of the Pennines. The named river starts as compensation flow (that is, a guaranteed minimum discharge) from Readycon Dean Reservoir in the moors above Denshaw. The source is a little further ... More

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  • 40 m (130 ft )
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  • 53.4142
  • -2.15689
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