Fletcher Water

The only remaining straight section of Fletchers Water, about a kilometre long, between Fletchers Thorns and Highland Water, looks marked for 'restoration', spray can pink dots and pollarding instructions adorn those chosen to fall. The rest of the stream, all the way from its beginnings as Bratley Water, through Blackensford Brook to Black Water and sections of Fletchers Water have been remodelled, their surrounding stands restored to bog woodland. It's always been a bit of a weird walk, unnatural feeling and unlike other sections its restoration wont be lamented.