Forests & woodlands · Yorkshire & the Humber
Sprotbrough Flash Nature Reserve
In or near Edlington.
Sprotbrough Flash 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
- Conisbrough · 2.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Sprotbrough Flash Nature Reserve, you can take a train to Conisbrough station, which is 2.6 km away. The postcode for the reserve is DN4 9RS. Entry to the reserve is free.
About
Sprotbrough Flash Nature Reserve is a named forest, woodland or nature reserve in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 53.5012°, -1.2005°.
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Official information
Sprotbrough Flash Nature Reserve is a tranquil area featuring diverse wildlife, habitats, and walking routes along the River Don. Visitors can enjoy birdwatching, geological features, and a variety of wildflowers while exploring the ancient woodlands and wetlands. The reserve offers interconnected trails suitable for walkers of most abilities.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Sprotbrough Gorge SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Sprotbrough Flash is a nature reserve south of Sprotbrough near Doncaster, South Yorkshire, on the north bank of the River Don. It is named after its main feature, a long, water-filled depression parallel to the river. The reserve is managed by the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust. It overlaps with Sprotbrough Gorge, a Site of Special Scientific Interest. The size of the protected area is 28 hectares (0.28 square kilometers). The Trans Pennine Trail passes through the area.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
Two hundred and eighty million years ago, during the Permian period, dolomite (magnesium limestone) formed here. This has been mined since the mid-19th century. Mining has since stopped and wildlife has returned to this area. The original quarry can still be seen opposite the River Don, adjacent to the Sprotbrough Flash lake. Worthy of note, the woolly rhinoceros lived in this area in the Pleistocene. Bones from this creature have been discovered here. The long lake from which the name of the reserve is derived is the result of subsidence caused by the collapse of old coal mines.
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- Coordinates
- 53.5012, -1.2005
- District
- Doncaster
- Parish
- Warmsworth
- Postcode
- DN4 9RS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Rawmarsh and Conisbrough
- Nearest railway station
- Conisbrough — 2.6 km
- Opening
- Open at all times
- Official site
- www.ywt.org.uk
Sources
- osm: w963474180 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Sprotbrough Flash (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Sprotbrough Flash - geograph.org.uk - 116967.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sprotbrough Flash Nature Reserve?
- Sprotbrough Flash Nature Reserve is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode DN4 9RS), in the parish of Warmsworth.
- What is Sprotbrough Flash Nature Reserve?
- Sprotbrough Flash Nature Reserve is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Sprotbrough Flash Nature Reserve?
- The nearest railway station is Conisbrough, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode DN4 9RS.
- Who owns Sprotbrough Flash Nature Reserve?
- Sprotbrough Flash Nature Reserve is owned by | administrator =.
- Is Sprotbrough Flash Nature Reserve a protected site?
- Yes — Sprotbrough Flash Nature Reserve is part of the Sprotbrough Gorge SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Sprotbrough Flash Nature Reserve free to visit?
- Yes, Sprotbrough Flash Nature Reserve is free to enter.
- How do I get to Sprotbrough Flash Nature Reserve?
- The nearest railway station is Conisbrough, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DN4 9RS.