Potteric Carr Nature Reserve
Potteric Carr was drained for agriculture in the mid 18th century, but since the 1950s it has been returned to fenland, with superb results, attracting over 200 bird species as well as many mammals and invertebrates.
Highlights: Amongst the spearwort, reedmace and tussock sedge can be seen the striking pintail, decked out in black and white, and goldeneye.
Location: Two miles southeast of Doncaster. The Reserve is close to the motorway system, only 1 km from junction 3 of the M18 (see map). O.S. Landranger 111 Grid Reference SE 599003.
Grid reference: SE 599003
Access: Open daily from 9am to 5pm
Entrance: Adults £3, concessions £2.50, child £1.50, family £6.50
The Reserve is open seven days a week from 9am to 5pm. Please obtain your annual/day pass on arrival.
The need to carry a pass is a condition imposed by the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust to meet its obligations to Network Rail (due to live railway lines on the site) and visitors must not cross railway lines if they are not in possession of a valid annual/day pass.
There is wheelchair access.
These maps are intended as a guideline only; you must check the exact location of the reserve yourself. Wildlife Extra assumes no responsibility for the accuracy or usefulness of the information on this website.
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