Wildlife reserves · East Midlands
Potteric Carr Nature Reserve
In or near Cantley.
Potteric Carr Nature Reserve — nature reserve in South Yorkshire, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–4 h
- Best time of year
- Autumn & winter (migration & wildfowl)
- Nearest railway station
- Doncaster · 4.1 km
- Paid entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Potteric Carr Nature Reserve is a nature reserve in the East Midlands. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Doncaster Central parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Doncaster, about 4.1 km away. Postcode area DN4.
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Official information
Potteric Carr Nature Reserve is a 200-hectare site near Doncaster, known for its diverse habitats and rich birdlife, including bitterns and marsh harriers. Visitors can explore various trails through wetlands, woodlands, and meadows, making it an ideal spot for birdwatching and enjoying nature.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Potteric Carr SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Potteric Carr Nature Reserve is a wildlife reserve located in the East Midlands, within the unparished area of Doncaster (postcode DN4). It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its significant biodiversity and habitats.
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- Coordinates
- 53.4957, -1.0970
- District
- Doncaster
- Parish
- Doncaster, unparished area
- Postcode
- DN4 7JJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Doncaster Central
- Nearest railway station
- Doncaster — 4.1 km
- Opening
- Tuesday to Sunday and Bank Holiday Mondays 9:30am–5pm in summer; 9:30am–4pm in winter
- Official site
- www.ywt.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7235298 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Potteric Carr Nature Reserve (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Potteric Carr Bridges over Mother Drain.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Potteric Carr Nature Reserve?
- Potteric Carr Nature Reserve is in the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DN4 7JJ), in the parish of Doncaster, unparished area.
- What is Potteric Carr Nature Reserve?
- Potteric Carr Nature Reserve — nature reserve in South Yorkshire, England.
- How do I get to Potteric Carr Nature Reserve?
- The nearest railway station is Doncaster, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode DN4 7JJ.
- Is Potteric Carr Nature Reserve a protected site?
- Yes — Potteric Carr Nature Reserve is part of the Potteric Carr SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Potteric Carr Nature Reserve free to visit?
- Yes, Potteric Carr Nature Reserve is free to enter.
- How do I get to Potteric Carr Nature Reserve?
- The nearest railway station is Doncaster, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DN4 7JJ.
- Are dogs allowed at Potteric Carr Nature Reserve?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.