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During winter, the Parrett is prone to frequent flooding. In common with the lower reaches of the River Severn , the Parrett exhibits a Tidal phenomenon known as the '' Bore ''. At certain combinations of the tides, the rising water is funneled up the river into a wave that travels rapidly upstream against the River current. The bore is a natural example of a self-reinforcing solitary wave or Soliton . During January through to May, the Parrett provides a source of Eel s (''Anguilla anguilla'') and the young elvers, caught by hand netting - the only legal means of catching them. The 2003 BBC Radio 4 play '' Glass Eels '' by Nell Leyshon was set on a river in the Levels , very probably the Parrett. Historically, the main port on the river was at Bridgwater , although using barges it was navigable as far as Langport and (via the River Yeo ) to Ilchester . After 1827, it was also possible to transfer goods to Taunton via the Bridgwater And Taunton Canal . TOURISM The River Parrett Trail (47 miles / 75km) Long-distance Footpath follows the Parrett from its source to the sea. The "Langport & River Parrett Visitor Centre" {Link without Title} located at Langport details local life, history and wildlife. LINKED WATERWAYS
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