Bradshaw Brook facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Bradshaw Brook |
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The Jumbles Reservoir
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| Country | England |
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| Main source | Lancashire |
| River mouth | River Tonge, Bolton 53°34′25.42″N 2°24′17.14″W / 53.5737278°N 2.4047611°W |
Bradshaw Brook is a small river in Northern England. It flows through parts of Lancashire and Greater Manchester. This brook is important because it helps fill several reservoirs that provide drinking water. It also flows through beautiful natural areas and a special nature reserve.
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Bradshaw Brook: A River's Journey
Where Does Bradshaw Brook Begin?
Bradshaw Brook actually starts with a different name: Cadshaw Brook. It begins in a valley called Green Lowe Clough on Turton Moor in Lancashire. As Cadshaw Brook flows, it helps fill two important reservoirs: the Turton and Entwistle Reservoir and the Wayoh Reservoir. The Wayoh Reservoir also gets water from two other small streams, Blackstone Brook and Whittlestone Head Brook.
After these reservoirs, the river changes its name to Bradshaw Brook. It flows through an area called Turton Bottoms. Then, it passes by Chapeltown. It also helps fill another reservoir called Jumbles Reservoir. Hazelhurst Brook also flows into Jumbles Reservoir.
Where Does Bradshaw Brook End?
After leaving Jumbles Reservoir, Bradshaw Brook continues its journey. It flows past the towns of Bromley Cross and Bradshaw. Finally, it meets another river called the River Tonge. This meeting point is in Leverhulme Park, which is just east of the town of Bolton.
What is a Local Nature Reserve?
The Upper Bradshaw Valley is a special place. It is a local nature reserve. This means it is protected for its wildlife and natural beauty. The reserve is in the wooded valley of the Bradshaw Brook.
The woodlands here are full of native broadleaf trees. These are trees that lose their leaves in autumn. The wooded areas are separated by open meadow areas. At the northern end of the reserve, there is an old quarry. This quarry now has small pond areas. At the southern end, you can find Bolton's arboretum. An arboretum is like a botanical garden, but it focuses on trees. The Bradshaw Brook flows right through this reserve.
Other Streams Joining Bradshaw Brook
Many smaller streams, called tributaries, flow into Bradshaw Brook. They add more water to the brook as it travels. Here are some of the streams that join Bradshaw Brook:
- Riding Gate Brook (joins from the left)
- Hazelhurst Brook (joins from the right)
- Swine Yard Brook (joins Hazelhurst Brook from the left)
- Billy Brook (joins from the right)
- Quarlton Brook (joins from the left)
- Broadhead Brook (joins from the left)
- Wheatsheaf Brook (joins Broadhead Brook from the left)
- Whittlestone Head Brook (joins Broadhead Brook from the right)
- Naze Brook (joins Broadhead Brook from the right)
- Higher Barn Brook (joins Broadhead Brook from the left)
- Horse Hey Brook (joins Broadhead Brook from the right)
- Clough Head Brook (joins Broadhead Brook from the right)
- Simms Brook (joins from the left)
- Little Moor Brook (joins from the right)
- Cadshaw Brook (this is the name of Bradshaw Brook at its start)
- Wilding Brook (joins Cadshaw Brook from the right)
