TheDe Lank River (Cornish:Dowr Dinlonk, meaningravine fort river) is a small river in northCornwall, England. It is a tributary of theRiver Camel and is approximately nine miles (14 km) long from its source onBodmin Moor to its confluence with the Camel two miles (3.2 km) south ofSt Breward.[1][2]
The De Lank River springs from Rough Tor Marsh between the two highest peaks on Bodmin Moor,Rough Tor andBrown Willy. Initially, its course is south between the peaks before turning southwest, past the southern foot ofGarrow Tor, heading for the Camel. The De Lank's course is within thecivil parish of St Breward.
The river flows through an isolated area with few riverside settlements. Its upper reaches cross a bare moorland plateau and its lower reaches are characterised by ancient deciduous woodland.[3] AtLank, near the confluence with the River Camel, the river flows throughDe Lank Quarries (the site of aGeological SSSI).
The De Lank River is an important wildlife habitat noted for diverse and abundant flora and fauna.[4] Together with the River Camel, the De Lank is an important habitat for theotter which is present along the whole length of the river.[5] The De Lank is included in the CamelSpecial Area of Conservation (SAC) and River CamelSSSI.[6]
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