River Cain

Afon Cain south of Llanfechain

The River Cain (Afon Cain in Welsh) is a river in north Powys which flows into the River Vyrnwy.

Cain's source is just west of Llanfyllin, at the confluence of the Nant Alan and Nant Fyllon (52°46′14″N 3°17′01″W / 52.7706°N 3.2837°W).

After flowing east through Llanfyllin, where it is joined by the small River Abel, it continues eastwards alongside the A490 highway, then turns north-east to pass through Llanfechain, and finally flows east again, it is fed by the Brogan before joining the Vyrnwy near Llansantffraid-ym-Mechain.[1]

The Cain is 16 km long.[2]

References

  1. ↑ "Severn Upper and Cain River". Catchment Data Explorer. Environment Agency. Retrieved 23 April 2015.
  2. ↑ "Afon Cain". geoview. Retrieved 23 April 2015.