Ewenny River

The river at Ewenny, the village to which it gave its name.

Stepping stones across the River Ewenny at Ogmore by Sea

The Ewenny River is a small river in Glamorgan with a length of ten miles. It is a major tributary of the River Ogmore, which it joins over a mile upstream from the sea.

Ogmore Castle is sited on the river.

Course

The river rises to the north east of Bridgend, where two minor rivers known as Ewenny Fach and Ewenny Fawr join. Ewenny Fach is considered a tributary of the Ewenny Fawr, which in turn is formed when three streams, Nant Canna, Nant Ciwc and Nant Crymlyn join. This branch of the river flows south-east, past the village of Pencoed and under the M4 motorway until it is joined by the Ewenny Fach south of Junction 35. From here, the river turns southward and flows through the Ewenny Moor, past the village of Waterton. Waterton is the site of a large industrial estate, and a few miles of meandering river were straightened and diverted to prevent flooding. The river flows through the villages of Ewenny and Ogmore, before entering the River Ogmore estuary just below Ogmore Castle. One of its main tributaries is the Alun, which flows west for a few miles, and converges with the Ewenny north of Ogmore.

Fishing

The river has very good grayling, and also sewin.

Mouth

The river joins the Ogmore near Ogmore Castle, which is south of the river. At the confluence, a series of stepping stones cross the river. However, these only cross the Ewenny river, and not the Ogmore.

Outside links

• www.geograph.co.uk : photos of the River Ewenny and surrounding area
• Location map: 51°28’55"N, 3°36’27"W