The River Ellen has its source on the western slopes of Great Sca Fell, flowing westerly to the Solway Firth. Drainage from the east of the fell flows eventually into the River Caldew and then the Eden to again reach the sea at the Solway.
The River Ellen originates on the western slopes of Great Sca Fell, flowing westward to the Solway Firth. Water from the east side of the fell eventually joins the River Caldew and then the Eden before reaching the sea at the Solway.