Featherstall Brook facts for kids

Featherstall Brook is a small stream, also called a "watercourse," found in Greater Manchester, England. It is a tributary of the River Roch. This means that Featherstall Brook flows into the River Roch, adding its water to the larger river.

Where Does Featherstall Brook Flow?

Featherstall Brook starts its journey in the area known as Shore. From there, it flows until it reaches the River Roch. The place where it joins the River Roch is near Stubley. This meeting point is often called the "mouth" of the smaller stream.

Smaller Streams Joining In

Just like bigger rivers have smaller streams flowing into them, Featherstall Brook also has its own tributaries. These are even smaller streams that join Featherstall Brook along its path.

• Middle Wood Brook
  • Hills Brook

This means that Hills Brook flows into Middle Wood Brook, and then Middle Wood Brook flows into Featherstall Brook.

Its Place in the River System

Featherstall Brook is part of a larger network of waterways. It flows into the River Roch. The River Roch itself has other streams joining it both upstream (before Featherstall Brook) and downstream (after Featherstall Brook).

For example, the Ealees Brook joins the River Roch before Featherstall Brook does. After Featherstall Brook, the Ash Brook also flows into the River Roch.