River Tiddy
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The River Tiddy is a small river
in south-east Cornwall
, the main tributary of the River Lynher
. The Tiddy rises near Pensilva
and flows south east past the village of Tideford
until it joins the Lynher. The name of Tideford derives from its location on the river, literally meaning "Ford on the River Tiddy".
River
A river is a natural watercourse, usually freshwater, flowing towards an ocean, a lake, a sea, or another river. In a few cases, a river simply flows into the ground or dries up completely before reaching another body of water. Small rivers may also be called by several other names, including...
in south-east Cornwall
Cornwall
Cornwall is a unitary authority and ceremonial county of England, within the United Kingdom. It is bordered to the north and west by the Celtic Sea, to the south by the English Channel, and to the east by the county of Devon, over the River Tamar. Cornwall has a population of , and covers an area of...
, the main tributary of the River Lynher
River Lynher
The River Lynher flows through east Cornwall, UK, passing St Germans and enters the River Tamar at the Hamoaze, which in turn flows into Plymouth Sound.-Geography:...
. The Tiddy rises near Pensilva
Pensilva
Pensilva is a village in east Cornwall, United Kingdom. It is situated at approximately four miles northeast of Liskeard. Nearby settlements include Charaton Cross and Middlehill....
and flows south east past the village of Tideford
Tideford
Tideford is a small village in east Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. It is twinned with Plouguerneau in Brittany, France.Its name derives from its location on the River Tiddy, literally meaning "Ford on the River Tiddy". Tideford is not listed in the Domesday Book but the earliest settlement is...
until it joins the Lynher. The name of Tideford derives from its location on the river, literally meaning "Ford on the River Tiddy".