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Cam Beck

Coordinates: 54°57′17″N 2°46′00″W / 54.95464°N 2.766795°W / 54.95464; -2.766795
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Cam Beck
Cam Beck at Solmain
Cam Beck is located in Cumbria
Cam Beck
Location of the mouth within Cumbria
Location
CountryEngland
CountyCumbria
Physical characteristics
Mouth 
 • location
River Irthing
 • coordinates
54°57′17″N 2°46′00″W / 54.95464°N 2.766795°W / 54.95464; -2.766795
Length17.66 km (10.97 mi)
Basin size34.49 km2 (13.32 sq mi)

Cam Beck is a stream in Cumbria. It runs for 10.9 miles (17.6 km) past Kirkambeck and Cambeck Hill and into the River Irthing.[1]

Toponymy

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From the British cambaco meaning "crooked stream".

References

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  1. ^ "Cam Beck". Catchment Data Explorer. Environment Agency. Retrieved 20 October 2017.