Rothley Brook

The Rothley Brook is a left bank tributary of the River Soar in Leicestershire, England.

Rothley Brook
Packhorse Bridge Anstey
Confluence with Soar shown in Leicestershire
Location
CountryEngland
CountiesLeicestershire
Physical characteristics
SourceStanton-under-Bardon
  location52.688402°N 1.309083°W / 52.688402; -1.309083
  elevation174 m (571 ft)
MouthRothley
  coordinates
52°42′5″N 1°7′26″W
Length29 km (18 mi)
Basin size96 km2 (37 sq mi)
Discharge 
  locationRothley
  average0.73 m3/s (26 cu ft/s)
Progression : Rothley - Soar - Trent - Humber

Course

It first becomes noticeable after Thornton Reservoir, near the village of Thornton in the National Forest. It then flows through Desford and Ratby before being joined by a tributary from Kirby Muxloe just before Glenfield.

After Glenfield, it flows around Anstey, Cropston and Thurcaston before finally reaching Rothley where it joins the River Soar.

History

It was previously known as "Heathe Brook".[1]

Castle Hill Park

The Rothley Brook is one of the defining features of the large Castle Hill Country Park in Anstey and runs parallel to Cropston Road and the A46 as well as passing underneath Anstey Lane, Thurcaston. The parts of the brook which flow through Castle Hill Park are a haven for wildlife, including kingfishers.

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References


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