The River Irwell is a tributary of the River Mersey in north-west England. It rises at Irwell Springs on Deerplay Moor, approximately 1+1⁄2 miles north of Bacup and flows southwards for 39 mi to meet
The River Irwell at Salford
Grey heron wading in the Irwell, near Bury
New Red Sandstone at Clifton
The River Irwell divides the cities of Salford (left) and Manchester.
The City of Salford is a metropolitan borough with city status in Greater Manchester, England, named after its main settlement, Salford, which covers a larger area including Eccles, Swinton, Walkden a
Salford Cathedral from Salford Central Station geograph.org.uk 4181180