River Brock facts for kids

River Brock at Snape Rake Lane

The River Brock is a lovely river that flows through the county of Lancashire in England. It's an important part of the local landscape and helps shape the area it passes through.

The River's Journey

The River Brock begins its adventure high up on Fair Snape Fell. This is where the tiny streams that form the river first come together. As it starts flowing, the young River Brock passes near an ancient place called the Bleasdale Circle. This shows how old the land around the river is!

From there, the river continues its journey, winding its way through the countryside. It flows past villages like Claughton and Bilsborrow. Finally, the River Brock reaches St Michael's On Wyre, where it joins a bigger river called the River Wyre. The River Wyre then carries the water all the way to the sea.

For a long part of its path, the River Brock also forms the northern edge of the City of Preston, Lancashire. This means it acts like a natural border for the city.

What Are Tributaries?

Rivers often have smaller streams or rivers that flow into them. These smaller waterways are called tributaries. Think of them as helper streams that add more water to the main river, making it bigger and stronger as it flows. The River Brock has several tributaries that join it along its route.

Friends of the River: Brock's Tributaries

Here are some of the streams that join the River Brock:

• New Draught
  • Old River Brock
    • Bacchus Brook
    • Bull Brook
• Withney Dike
• Woodplumpton Brook
  • Swill Brook
  • Blundel Brook
• New Mill Brook
  • Barton Brook
    • Dean Brook
    • Sparling Brook
      • Factory Brook
    • Westfield Brook
      • Mill Brook

* Whinnyclough Brook ** Bullsnape Brook

• Lickhurst Brook
• Huds Brook
• Winsnape Brook
• Clough Heads Brook

These tributaries are important because they collect water from a wider area and bring it into the River Brock. This helps keep the river flowing, especially during drier times.