River Ingrebourne

Ingrebourne
Rainham Creek
Looking north from the bridge on Berkeley Drive
Location
CountryEngland
CountiesGreater London
London boroughsHavering
TownsUpminster, Hornchurch, Rainham
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • locationBrentwood, Essex
MouthRiver Thames
 • location
Rainham Marsh, Rainham
Length43.3 km (26.9 mi)
Discharge 
 • locationGaynes Park
 • average0.33 m3/s (12 cu ft/s)
 • minimum0.06 m3/s (2.1 cu ft/s)17 August 1972
 • maximum29.0 m3/s (1,020 cu ft/s)21 November 1974
Basin features
Tributaries 
 • leftWeald Brook, Carters Brook, Paynes Brook

The River Ingrebourne /ˈɪŋɡərˌbɔːrn/ is a tributary of the River Thames 27 miles (43.3 km) in length. It is considered a strategic waterway in London, forming part of the Blue Ribbon Network. It flows through the London Borough of Havering roughly from north to south, joining the Thames at Rainham.