Dean Brook in Walker Fold Woods by munki-boy

Dean Brook

After collecting from heavily mined areas on the moorland above Barrow Bridge in Bolton the Dean Brook has the look of a mountain stream in places but its pleasant nature belies the fact that it has been heavily modified by industry for much, if-not-all of its course. The charming moss-covered boulders that line its banks, on inspection are found to have been placed by hand, rather than by nature.

Dean Brook is a tributary of the Astley Brook and once powered the mill at Barrow Bridge.

Created: 27  November  2016  Edited: 29  November  2023

Dean Brook leaving Victoria Lake at Barrow Bridge

Dean Brook

Astley Brook (Irwell) Details

Astley Brook (Irwell)

Astley Brook (Irwell) is a river in Greater Manchester

Astley Brook (Irwell) takes in water from an area around 14.381 km2 in size and is part of the Croal Irwell catchment area.

Astley Brook (Irwell) is 7.829 km long and has been heavily modified by industry in the past.