Forests & woodlands · East Midlands
Potteric Carr Nature Reserve
In or near Cantley.
Potteric Carr Nature Reserve is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Doncaster · 4.1 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Potteric Carr Nature Reserve is woodland 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 area known for its diverse habitats and rich birdlife, including species like bitterns and marsh harriers. Visitors can explore winding woodland trails, reedbeds, and ponds, making it an excellent 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 designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) located in the East Midlands, within the unparished area of Doncaster. The reserve comprises a diverse range of habitats, contributing to its ecological significance.
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- Coordinates
- 53.4952, -1.0974
- 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
- osm: r11883327 (ODbL)
- 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 is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
- 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.
- 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.