River Tweed River Tweed The River Tweed, or Tweed Water (, ), is a river long that flows east across the Border region in Scotland and northern England. Tweed (cloth) derives its name from its association with the River Tweed. The Tweed is one of the great salmon rivers of Britain and the only river in England where an Environment Agency rod licence is not required for angling. "Tweed" is a British name of uncertain meaning. It flows primarily through the scenic Borders region of Scotland, and eastwards from the settlements on opposing banks of Birgham and Carham forms the historic boundary
River Beck until it joins the River Ravensbourne which in turn joins the River Thames. The name probably derives from the town of Beckenham - Beohha's homestead (Old English). An alternative derivation may be the Middle English "beck" (stream), which would be an example of a tautological name. However this usage is not common in southern England. River Beck The River Beck is one of the tributaries of the River Ravensbourne in south London. The source of the River Beck is in Spring Park () where Shirley and West Wickham meet. For its first mile or so it forms the border between