Report - River Rea - Birmingham - March 2020

[Punk]

This is a nice little stroll, good to see again

water level is high in that first bit, has it dammed up under the canal bridge?

I thought the level looked high, but doubted myself.

 

[chills]

This is a nice little stroll, good to see again

I thought the level looked high, but doubted myself.

It’s not a super high level normally, when Punk and I went it was a little higher because of the rains but I don’t think the blockages make much difference overall. Just need to be careful where you step in some parts otherwise you’ll find yourself stepping in a catch point or onto uneven debris underfoot.

 

[pastybarm]

Any truth behind the name of the river, or is it an old celtic toponym?

 

[stranton]

Any truth behind the name of the river, or is it an old celtic toponym?

the word rea means to flow o run

 

[paulpowers]

The river is named after it drove home from Christmas

 

[pastybarm]

Haha, that's a good 'un Mr.P:-)