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Wildlife reserves · East Midlands

Denaby Ings

In or near Denaby.

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendly

Denaby Ings — nature reserve in South Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom.

Denaby Ings, wildlife reserves in East Midlands

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
2 h–4 h
Best time of year
Autumn & winter (migration & wildfowl)
Nearest railway station
Conisbrough · 1.4 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

Denaby Ings is located in Doncaster, with the nearest railway station being Conisbrough, approximately 1.4 km away. Admission is free.

Directions on Google Maps →

About

Denaby Ings is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "nature reserve in South Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 53.4898°, -1.2554°.

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From the Wikipedia article

Denaby Ings are a nature reserve on the River Dearne, encompassing an area of 23 hectares north of Denaby Main, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, near the town of Mexborough. The Trans Pennine Trail passes here. The habitats include open water, water meadows, woodland scrub and hedgerows. Birdwatching is a popular activity there. The area has been classed as a Site of Special Scientific Interest since 11 August 1983.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Coordinates
53.4898, -1.2554
District
Doncaster
Parish
Doncaster, unparished area
Postcode
DN12 4LU
Parliamentary constituency
Rawmarsh and Conisbrough
Nearest railway station
Conisbrough1.4 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Denaby Ings?
Denaby Ings is in the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DN12 4LU), in the parish of Doncaster, unparished area.
What is Denaby Ings?
Denaby Ings — nature reserve in South Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Denaby Ings?
The nearest railway station is Conisbrough, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode DN12 4LU.
Is Denaby Ings free to visit?
Yes, Denaby Ings is free to enter.
How do I get to Denaby Ings?
The nearest railway station is Conisbrough, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DN12 4LU.
Are dogs allowed at Denaby Ings?
Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.