River Keekle
The River Keekle is a river running through Cumberland, in the west of the county and ultimately a tributary of the River Ehen.
The source of the Keekle is to be found at Keekle Head Farm on High Park between Gilgarran and Asby. From there, the river moves gradually southwards by way of former open cast mine between Frizington and Whitehaven to Cleator, where it enters the River Ehen.
The river is noted for its occasional abundance of salmon.
Radioactive landfill has been proposed at Keekle Head. There is strong opposition to the proposal to put radioactive waste in the site of the former open cast mine from Radiation Free Lakeland.[1] and others.
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- Location map: 54°30’6"N, 3°31’39"W