River Dove, North Yorkshire

River Dove
The River Dove near Farndale
Location
CountryEngland
Physical characteristics
Source 
  locationFarndale Moor, North Yorkshire
  coordinates54°24′24″N 1°2′23″W / 54.40667°N 1.03972°W / 54.40667; -1.03972
  elevation372 metres (1,220 ft)
Mouth 
  location
River Rye near Salton
  coordinates
54°12′7″N 0°54′35″W / 54.20194°N 0.90972°W / 54.20194; -0.90972
  elevation
24 metres (79 ft)
Length30.22 km (18.78 mi)
Basin size59.2 km2 (22.9 sq mi)

The River Dove is a river in North Yorkshire, England. It rises on the North York Moors and flows south to join the River Rye, itself a tributary of the River Derwent. The upper valley of the river is known as Farndale. The name is of Brittonic Celtic origin, meaning "dark river". Its principal tributary is the Hodge Beck.