Haydon Brook: A Living Stream Through Seven Fields

From its source near Whitworth Road to the River Ray and Thames

Haydon Brook rises near the junction of the Bridle Track and Whitworth Road, joined by another stream rising from under the cemetery. Fed by land water from surrounding estates, it runs westwardly eventually to the River Ray and then the Thames. Its banks are rich with plant life including Figwort, Garlic Mustard and Wild Angelica. Sticklebacks, voles, and frogs can be seen in and around the brook. Historically, water from Spring Field was used by Arkells Brewery, established in 1843.