River Amber

River Amber
Amber at Clapper Bridge in Ashover
River Amber is located in Derbyshire
River Amber
Confluence with Derwent in Derbyshire
Location
CountryEngland
CountiesDerbyshire
Physical characteristics
SourceAshover
MouthConfluence with the Derwent
 • coordinates
53°03′36″N 1°29′02″W / 53.06000°N 1.48389°W / 53.06000; -1.48389
Length21 km (13 mi)
Basin size
140 km2 (54 sq mi)
Discharge 
 • locationWingfield Park
 • average1.37 m3/s (48 cu ft/s)
Basin features
Tributaries 
 • leftPress Brook, Alfreton Brook, Buckland-Hollow Brook
Progression : Amber—Derwent—Trent—Humber—North Sea

The River Amber is a left bank tributary of the River Derwent in Derbyshire, England. It gives its name to the local government district and borough of Amber Valley.

The name Amber is a pre-Celtic word with uncertain meaning.

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