West Beck

53°57′04″N 0°20′53″W / 53.951°N 0.348°W / 53.951; -0.348

West Beck
Wansford Bridge spanning the West Beck
Point at which West Beck becomes the River Hull shown within the East Riding of Yorkshire
Location
CountryEngland
Physical characteristics
Length15.3 miles (24.6 km)
Basin size90.5 square miles (234.3 km2)
Basin features
River systemRiver Hull
Tributaries 
  leftLittle Driffield Beck
  rightGipsey Race
Driffield Trout Stream
Main Drain
Skerne Beck

West Beck is the common name given to the upper section of the old River Hull, as it rises in the foothills of the Yorkshire Wolds. After reaching Frodingham Beck at Emmotland, it becomes called the River Hull. It is noteworthy for being the most northerly chalk stream in England. It provides fly fishing for wild brown trout and grayling.