River Rother

The River Rother is a river in Derbyshire and South Yorkshire, England. It flows through several towns before joining the River Don in Rotherham.

 Course 
The river starts near Pilsley in Derbyshire. It flows north through the towns of Clay Cross and Chesterfield. After Chesterfield, it continues through Staveley, Renishaw and Killamarsh.  

The river then enters South Yorkshire. It passes through Rother Valley Country Park and the village of Catcliffe.  

The River Rother joins the River Don in the town of Rotherham.

 Tributaries 
Tributaries of the River Rother include:
 River Hipper
 River Drone
 Coal Aston Brook
 Spital Brook

 Environment 
The river flows through former coal mining and industrial areas. In the past, the water was polluted by factories and mines. The water quality has improved in recent years, and more wildlife lives in and around the river.

Animals found along the river include ducks, herons, fish and small mammals.

 History 
The River Rother was used for mills and industry in the 18th and 19th centuries. Coal mining in the valley changed the landscape of the area.  

Some places near the river have had problems with flooding. Work has been done to help stop floods and protect homes and businesses.

 Related pages 
 River Don
 River Sheaf
 River Rivelin
 Rotherham
 Chesterfield