River Devon

Describe the course and features of the Devon and its valley.

The River Devon is about 50m wide; it flows slowly westwards as it meanders across the flood plain. There is an oxbow lake at GR 942972, which is typical of middle or lower course. The gradient is very gentle, as the river only falls from 30m to less than 10m. At 8495 the Devon changes diretion and flows south into the Forth. For the last 300 m the river is tidal. The vally is wide and straight, with very steep slopes to the north, and gentler land to the south.