River Name |
Length |
Location |
Significance |
River Severn |
~354 km |
England/Wales |
Longest river in the UK; important for navigation and power generation. |
River Thames |
~346 km |
England |
Flows through London; major trade and transport route. |
River Trent |
~298 km |
England |
Major tributary of the Humber; important for agriculture and navigation. |
River Mersey |
~113 km |
England |
Flows through Liverpool; key for shipping and industry. |
River Tyne |
~96 km |
England |
Known for its bridges in Newcastle; vital for shipping. |
River Forth |
~48 km |
Scotland |
Important estuary; known for the Forth Bridge. |
River Clyde |
~106 km |
Scotland |
Major river flowing through Glasgow; historically significant for shipbuilding. |
River Tay |
~193 km |
Scotland |
Longest river in Scotland; important for fisheries and tourism. |
River Ouse |
~129 km |
England |
Flows through York; historically significant and scenic. |
River Wye |
~136 km |
England/Wales |
Known for its scenic beauty; popular for tourism and recreation. |
River Derwent |
~80 km |
England |
Flows through the Lake District; significant for its natural beauty. |
River Spey |
~172 km |
Scotland |
Famous for whisky production; significant for fishing. |
River Dee |
~113 km |
Scotland/Wales |
Known for its salmon fishing; important for local ecosystems. |
River Wharfe |
~129 km |
England |
Flows through picturesque landscapes; popular for walking and cycling. |
River Avon |
~95 km |
England |
Known for its scenic views; flows through several historical sites. |