1. Journey to Barry
The River Severn is one of the most important rivers in the United Kingdom.
Objective; To search for changes in the river as we move away from the source

3. Here is a map of the river Severn
The River Severn is one of the most important rivers in the United Kingdom. A A
Location A is the source of the river
Location D is near Bristol as
the river nears the end of its
journey. B B

4. Facts about the Source of the River Severn
location Plynlimon, Cambrian Mountains, Wales
elevation 610 m (2,001 ft)
Two hundred and twenty miles (354km) and four counties later, it is swallowed by the Bristol Channel and eventually the Atlantic Ocean.

5. Close to the Source
This stream is one of many tributaries of the River Severn. How would you describe the shape of the valley?
How big is the stream?

6. Waterfalls Waterfalls found in the upper course of the river.
Can you describe how a waterfall forms? Use the key words below to help you.
Gorge/Waterfall retreat
Plunge Pool
Softer Rock
Hard Cap Rock

7. A closer view of the river
Near the top of the mountain you can see the river bed.
How would you describe the size and shape of the material in the river?

8. The Upper Valley
Here is a view up to the top of the valley. What is the vegetation like on the hillsides on these mountains?
How steep is the land the river is flowing over?

9. On the Slide On the walk up the valley there is a different scene.
What do you think has happened here?
Why are the rocks in metal cages?

10. The Middle Course
As the Severn arrives in the countryside near Welshpool there is a massive changed. What has happened to the width of the river?
How has the river altered in shape?
What do you notice about the valley?

11. Finally lower course We eventually reach the end of our journey down
the River Severn. The river goes into the sea near
Bristol.

12. The Severn Estuary What is there in the river? How has this happened?
What other features both human and
physical are linked to the presence of the
River Severn being in this location?

13. The Severn Bridge The end of our journey Final observations:
How wide is the river here?
Where are the valley sides?
What is the main river process in operation
here?

14. Plenary
Now label of the source of the river Severn to your map and annotate the processes taking place at each stage.