River Till

The River Till flows through north-eastern Northumberland, rising on Comb Fell in the Cheviot Hills. It is the only major tributary of the River Tweed that lies entirely within England. Upstream of Bewick Bridge it is called the River Breamish. The river meets the Tweed a mile west of Twizell Bridge, downstream of Coldstream. Local folklore tells of a rivalry between the two rivers, with the Till boasting it drowns twice as many people as the Tweed. Wooler Water and the River Glen are its main tributaries. Wooler Water begins in the Cheviots and the Glen flows through Glendale. Conservation projects have focused on protecting the native brown trout. The river’s upper reaches run through open moorland while lower sections wind through farmland. Its clear waters support a variety of wildlife along its banks. Visitors can follow paths along the river’s course, from its source in the hills to its meeting with the Tweed. The landscape offers quiet walks through moor and meadow. Anglers may spot brown trout in the deeper pools. The folklore about the Till and Tweed adds a layer of local colour to the scenery. The river remains a peaceful place, shaped by centuries of natural and human history.