Farleys Brook facts for kids
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Farleys Brook to the east of Farleys Lane, where the flow is swelled by a spring which rises in the brick structure shown.
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| Country | England |
| County | Nottinghamshire |
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| Main source | Misk Hills |
| River mouth | River Leen Bulwell 53°1′6″N 1°11′11″W / 53.01833°N 1.18639°W |
Farleys Brook is a small stream located in Hucknall, Nottinghamshire, England. It starts from a pool within Watnall Coppice, which is near the M1 motorway and at the bottom of the Misk Hills. The brook then flows towards the southeast.
As it travels, Farleys Brook passes through Misk Meadows. It briefly enters Broxtowe Borough before returning to the Ashfield District. The brook then goes through areas like Pennine View and the Nabbs Lane Estates. In these estates, you can find several parks and open spaces. These areas have special lagoons designed to help prevent floods.
The brook continues its path past the former Hucknall Aerodrome. It then flows into the Farleys Lane Nature Area, following the A611 Hucknall Bypass. A natural spring, called Farleys Lane Spring, rises into the brook near this spot. This creates a deep pool that people sometimes use for paddling or bathing. Finally, Farleys Brook flows into the River Leen close to Moorbridge in Bulwell.
Protecting Nature Along Farleys Brook
Efforts have been made to help protect the environment around Farleys Brook. As part of a special program from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), a walking path has been created. This path runs alongside the brook from Farleys Lane to an old railway line further east.
This path allows people to easily visit the grassy areas near the water. Also, the hedgerows (rows of bushes and trees) along the brook have been improved. A pond to the east of Farleys Lane has been cleaned up. These changes help create a better home for small creatures like insects and for different kinds of birds.
Special Nature Area
Some parts of the lower brook have been named a Site of Importance for Nature Conservation (SINC). This means these areas are very important for local wildlife. However, this special status is currently at risk. There are plans to build a new industrial park and about 900 new homes nearby.
The roads needed for these new buildings would cross through this important nature site. Because of this, groups like the Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust have raised concerns. They are especially worried about how this might affect local populations of water voles and lizards. These animals are protected by law, meaning it's illegal to harm them or their habitats. The developers and local council have talked with the Environment Agency about possibly putting the brook into underground pipes in this area. This is called culverting.
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Farleys Brook to the east of Farleys Lane, where the flow is swelled by a spring which rises in the brick structure shown.
