River Rib

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Rib
none Rib Valley near Bengeo
Rib Valley near Bengeo
Country United Kingdom
Length 30.7 km (19 mi)
Source
 - location Buckland Nr. Buntingford, Hertfordshire
 - elevation 130 m (427 ft)
Mouth
 - location Hertford, Hertfordshire
into River Lea
River Rib before it joins the River Lea
River Rib before it joins the River Lea

The River Rib originates near the East Hertfordshire village of Buckland and runs parallel with the A10 through Buntingford, Westmill, Braughing, Puckeridge and Standon until it reaches it's confluence with the River Lea near Hertford.

It has frequent floods due to heavy rain in the autumn. It was used as the main water supply in Buntingford and the surrounding areas before a pump was installed.