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River Cain
River in north Powys, Wales / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The River Cain (Afon Cain in Welsh) is a river in north Powys which flows into the River Vyrnwy.
Quick Facts Native name, Location ...
River Cain | |
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![]() Llanfechain Bridge over Afon Cain | |
Native name | Afon Cain (Welsh) |
Location | |
Country | Wales |
Counties | Powys |
Physical characteristics | |
Source | Confluence of Nant Alan and Nant Fyllon |
• coordinates | 52.7706°N 3.2837°W / 52.7706; -3.2837 |
Mouth | |
• location | River Vyrnwy |
• coordinates | 52.774°N 3.147°W / 52.774; -3.147 |
Length | 16 km (9.9 mi) |
Basin features | |
Tributaries | |
• left | Nant Fyllon, River Abel, Nant Llys |
• right | Nant Alan, The Brogan |
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Cain's source is just west of Llanfyllin, at the confluence of the Nant Alan and Nant Fyllon.[1]
After flowing east through Llanfyllin, where it is joined by the small River Abel, it continues eastwards alongside the A490 highway. It then turns north-east to pass through Llanfechain and is joined by the Nant Llys before finally flowing east again.[2] It is fed by the Brogan,[3] before joining the Vyrnwy near Llansantffraid-ym-Mechain.[4]
The Cain is 16 km long.[5]
- Afon Cain south of Llanfechain
- Afon Cain between Llanfyllin and Llanfechain