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Low Flows We are now well into Autumn but the brook is still incredibly low and I received a report last week that the main spring in Letcombe Bassett stopped flowing last week – that’s the first time its actually stopped since extraction and augmentation stopped in March 2020. The brook is fed by the aquifer that sits under the…

I am really pleased to announce details of two new projects that will be taking place between now and March 2021.  Both projects have received funding from the Environment Agency (to whom we are very grateful) and will help improve the biodiversity and functioning of this precious chalk stream. The snappily titled “Lower Mill Fish Bypass Project” does exactly what…

The banks of the brook are suddenly looking very lush and are attracting all sorts of insect life.  You might notice the tall purple spires of purple loosestrife which is a real magnet for bees and butterflies.  Look out for ringlets and meadow brown and perhaps even the odd marbled white at this time of year.  Keep an eye out…

Letcombe Brook looks very different now and is much more visible with all the overhanging branches now bare of leaves. It’s a good time to try spotting trout as there is less cover for them to hide in but they are still well camouflaged and it can take a few minutes to get your eye in.  Good spots are the…