The Strid at Bolton Abbey: A Dangerous Stretch of River
Tom Scott · Explainer · 2 min · 2016 · YouTube title: The Most Dangerous Stretch of Water in the World: The Strid at Bolton Abbey, Yorkshire
Why it's here
HN links it as the original, interesting video behind the 'deadliest river' stories and as an extreme river example.
What it covers
Tom Scott visits the Strid at Bolton Abbey in Yorkshire, a deceptively narrow stretch of river with dangerous currents. He covers its reputation and the 12th-century legend of the Boy of Egremont.