River Irk
The River Irk is a river in the historic county of Lancashire in North West England that flows through the northern part of Greater Manchester. It rises to the east of Royton and runs west past Chadderton, Middleton and Blackley before merging with the River Irwell, a tributary of the River Mersey, in the centre of Manchester.
Places of Interest
Highlights: Trinity Bridge and Manchester Arena.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Spinningfields and Spinningfields-Albert Square.
River Irk
- Type: Stream
- Description: river in the United Kingdom
- Categories: river, watercourse, and body of water
- Location: England, United Kingdom, Britain and Ireland, Europe
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Latitude
53.48333° or 53° 29′ north
Longitude
-2.25° or 2° 15′ west
Elevation
102 feet (31 metres)
Open location code
9C5VFQM2+82
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In Other Languages
From Asturian to Welsh—“River Irk” goes by many names.
Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Victoria-Shopping District and Manchester.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights: Lowry Hotel and Salford Central railway station.
England: Must-Visit Destinations
Worth a closer look: London and Manchester.
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