Welcome to Lyme Brook

Lyme Brook is a small river that flows through the county of Staffordshire in England. It is a tributary of the River Trent and is approximately 16 miles long. The river rises in the hills near the village of Rushton Spencer and flows through the towns of Leek, Newcastle-under-Lyme, and Stoke-on-Trent before joining the River Trent near the village of Weston Coyney.

The river is home to a variety of wildlife, including otters, kingfishers, and brown trout. The surrounding countryside is also rich in flora and fauna, with woodlands, meadows, and hedgerows providing habitats for a range of species. The river is popular with anglers, who come to fish for brown trout and grayling, and there are several fishing clubs that manage stretches of the river.

Despite its natural beauty, Lyme Brook has been affected by pollution in the past. In the 1970s and 1980s, the river was heavily contaminated by industrial waste from the pottery industry in Stoke-on-Trent. However, in recent years, efforts have been made to improve the water quality of the river, and it is now considered to be one of the cleanest rivers in the region. The river is also a popular destination for walkers and cyclists, with several footpaths and cycle routes running alongside it.