[1][3] It then flows south east to Cross Pool near Wyndley Leisure Centre, where it is joined by the Longmoor Brook.
It continues flowing in this direction, past Plantsbrook School, which receives its name from the stream, and turns north east at Sutton Coldfield Town F.C.
It meanders through a housing estate and underneath a railway viaduct and enters New Hall Valley Country Park from its north.
[1] It continues to flow south through the country park in New Hall Valley, and underneath Penns Bridge.
When Sutton Coldfield was a separate district to Birmingham, it provided a major source of water for the residents.
However, in 1288, he allowed Thomas de Arden, owner of Peddimore Hall, to fish in the stream on Beauchamp's land.
Minnows were also found to be living in the stretch of water between Blackroot Pool and Town Gate.