The Lathkill flows entirely over limestone, and as such used to become dry in the summer and during periods of low rain. The Victorians prized the river for its clarity and trout fishing, so they built 12 weirs to hold the water and maintain the fishing.

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Elevation 220 m

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Location: Over Haddon, Derbyshire Dales, Derbyshire, East Midlands, England, United Kingdom

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