The river foss barrier is a floodgate that straddles the river foss in york england at the confluence of the rivers ouse and foss just south of clifford s tower the barrier was opened in 1988 after flooding from the foss and two other becks caused more damage to properties in the city than when the ouse was in spate. Access is gained by way of castle mill lock which is operated by volunteers and has to be booked see below.
The blue bridge built in 1895 carrying york s riverside walkway across the mouth of the foss.
River foss york. Several species of fish can be found in the river including pike dace chub gudgeon perch and roach. The river foss and the river ouse meet in york. Come for a daytime or evening walk.
The river foss is in north yorkshire england it is a tributary of the river ouse it rises in the foss crooks woods near oulston reservoir close to the village of yearsley and runs south through the vale of york to the ouse in the centre of york the name most likely comes from the latin word fossa meaning ditch. Late last year bob adams set out to walk the length of the river foss starting from york s blue bridge. As a member you will enjoy the many varied activities we run.
The foss is a highly urbanised catchment which responds quickly to high levels of rainfall. From there to the blue bridge in york where it joins the river ouse the river foss is 31km 19 5 miles in length. In recent years a good number of barbel were introduced by york and district amalgamation of anglers and these have been packing on weight in the rich environment waiting to surprise the unsuspecting angler.
Website design by appletree design solutions york. It is mentioned in the domesday book. Streetmap co uk provides on line street level maps for the whole of the uk.
Here we catch up with the second two legs of his journey from haxby to sheriff hutton. This site uses cookies to improve your experience to enhance site security and to show you personalised advertising. Adopt and monitor a short stretch of the foss.
The river foss in york is navigable for just over a mile to monk bridge. Help with litter picks weed management and other activities. Click here to learn more or control your settings by clicking on or navigating the site you agree to our use of cookies.
The source of the river foss is a spring situated adjacent to and flowing into oulston reservoir near newburgh prior north of easingwold. The ouse is a more rural catchment that responds to. Why not join and enjoy the river foss.
