The River Dove is a 30-kilometer river flowing through the North York Moors in North Yorkshire, England. It rises on Farndale Moor at an elevation of 372 meters and flows south-southeast to its confluence with the River Rye near Salton, at 24 meters above sea level. The river drains a catchment area of 59.2 square kilometers. The upper valley is known as Farndale, and the river is characterized by a limestone substrate, which can cause water to sink underground in places. The name "Dove" originates from an old Celtic word meaning "dark river." The river is a tributary of the River Rye, which in turn flows into the River Derwent.