River Goyt

river in North West England

The River Goyt is a tributary of the River Mersey in North West England. It starts on the moor near Buxton. It passes through two reservoirs. Then it reaches Whaley Bridge, New Mills (where it is joined by the River Sett) and Marple Bridge. It is joined by the River Etherow, the Goyt joins the River Tame at Stockport, forming the River Mersey.

It may have given its name to goitre, which used to be called Derbyshire Neck.[1]

References change

  1. Chippindale, Jane (6 July 2022). "Dr's Casebook: Mystery of Derbyshire neck in the 18th and 19th centuries". Wakefield Express. Retrieved 27 March 2023.