OUT & ABOUT Walking in a Waterside locations in
particular make for a picturesque saunter where you can see wildlife and feel relaxed by the calmness of the rippling water.
Wrap up warm and blow off the cobwebs by visiting some of
waterside wonderland
The colder months of the year turn our local landscape into a walking wonderland with some fantastic beauty spots to discover right on our doorstep.
the more accessible places in our area to have a winter stroll. Please check opening times and comply with government guidelines/social distancing measures when visiting.
Thrybergh Country Park Thrybergh reservoir was
constructed in the 1880s to provide safe drinking water to Doncaster. In September 1980 the site was acquired by RMBC for £1.00 and was opened as a country park in 1983. Today, it’s a pleasant place to visit for a short walk around the reservoir
(the footpath is accessible for all), and to view all the wildlife that lives there, including large numbers of wintering wildfowl as well as mallards, coots, moorhens, swans, geese and many more.
There is car parking (fee), a cafe and also an ice cream parlour there.
Treeton Dyke and Waverley
Treeton Dyke is an artificial lake created by diverting the River Rother during construction of the railway. You can park on Washfield Lane, Treeton (near the sports ground) and take a walk around the attractive dyke with its wonderful autumn leaf colours and waterfowl on the lake. This varied walk is level and about 2 miles
long. You could also divert into the Hail Mary Wood.
There is also the option of going across the bridges over the railway/river and taking a level walk around the newly formed lakes on the Waverley housing development and which are now attracting many species of wildfowl such as swans, mallards, coots and geese.
Ravenfield Ponds
This is a lovely quiet secluded park nestling in a steep sided valley close to Ravenfield village. It was bought in 1972 by Phoenix Sports and Social Club and Parkgate Recreational Services to be used for their angling club, but now the general public can also fish with these clubs. The area around the ponds is a haven for wildlife as well as there being many different plant species.
There is a walk of approximately
1.5 miles starting from St James church in Old Ravenfield (parking available near the church), going across the field, then turning left along Arbour Lane until you reach the entrance to Ravenfield Park on your left. You can enjoy the lovely walk through the woods and all the way round the ponds before returning along the lane and back across the fields to St James church. Note: There are some steep sections with steps.
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RSPB Old Moor
The Old Moor RSPB nature reserve was created as a result of coal mining subsidence when areas filled with water formed pools which became a magnet for wildlife. You can pay to go into the reserve (RSPB members free) and follow trails and visit the hides to watch all the birdlife. It is particularly interesting in the winter as there are large flocks of migrating birds visiting the lakes, as well as golden plovers and lapwings frequenting
the grassland.
There are several short level walks (about 2 or 3 miles) on the paths surrounding the RSPB reserve, along the River Dearne and also around a public lake at Manvers. Details may be obtained at the RSPB Visitor Centre. Facilities at Old Moor are a free car park, toilets, RSPB shop, refreshments (limited at the moment).
Don’t forget to take binoculars.
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