River weirs

weir photographed by me near Hayfield village, Derbyshire

By Arthur Chappell

@arthurchappell (44998)

Preston, England

September 10, 2015 5:05am CST

I am always fascinated by river weirs, with the roar of water attracting my attention during a woodland walk. They often look quite natural, almost like miniature waterfalls but many are man-made, evidence of the water being manipulated, and rerouted for industrial purposes. Some weirs are used as artificial rapids for canoeing clubs too.

2 people like this

2 responses

@Jessicalynnt (50523)

• Centralia, Missouri

11 Sep 15

ok, that's a word us american s aren't as familiar with. Weir?

1 person likes this

Arthur Chappell

@arthurchappell (44998)

• Preston, England

11 Sep 15

it is a strange, even weird word. I'm not sure of its origins

1 person likes this

@Jessicalynnt (50523)

• Centralia, Missouri

11 Sep 15

@arthurchappell but what does it mean?

CHIN CHUN HOONG

@chunhoong (40)

• Malaysia

10 Sep 15

Just enjoy what we saw is enough.

1 person likes this