Category: Southern Hawker

Rodley Nature Reserve

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For full information on this Dragonfly Hotspot visit the Rodley Nature Reserve website.

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Moorgates Quarry LNR

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Habitat

Former quarry with woodland walk and several ponds.

Access

Uppermill (Grid Ref: SD992053).

More Information

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Moorgates Trail Leaflet

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Thorne Moors – Humberhead Peatlands NNR

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Habitat

Former peatland extraction site, currently being restored to heathland.

Access

Grid Reference: SE664094
The nearest large towns to the reserve are Doncaster and Scunthorpe. Follow the signs for Thorne on the A18/M18/M180. Park with care along Grange Road or at the Winning Post Centre in the village of Moorends. The moors can also be accessed from the East via Crowle Moors Grid Ref: SE 759145

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Thorpe Marsh

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Habitat

A Yorkshire Wildlife Trust Site – Pastures lined with hedgerows, ponds, lakes and small woodlands.

Access

Grid Reference SE594088
Approach from Arksey or Barnby Dun along Forstead Lane parking near the Norwood Pumping Station.

More Information

Yorkshire Wildlife Trust – Thrope Marsh
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Oakhill & Goole Brick Ponds

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Access

Leave the M62 at junction 36 and head towards Goole on the A614. Parking is along Tom Pudding Way near the Tesco distribution centre. A site plan can be downloaded from the Friends of Oakhill Nature Reserve website at the following link:-

http://oakhillnature.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Maps.pdf

More Information

A plan of the site can be downloaded from East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s website.
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Paull Holme Strays

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Habitat

Small pond adjacent to car park.

Access

Park in the car park off Thorngumbald Road, east of Paull village, and just east of the gas compound.

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Treeton Dyke

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Habitat

Large Lake with surrounding meadow and scrubland.

Access

Park at the end of Washfield Lane, Treeton, near the railway line. Follow path south along the edge of the Railway to reach Treeton Dyke.

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Rabbit Ings

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Habitat

Former colliery yard and spoil heap of the Monkton Colliery .

Access

Car parks can be found along Lund Hill Lane, East of Royston.

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Forge Valley NNR

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Habitat

Wooded river valley of the Derwent.

Access

Park at the Old Man’s Mouth Picnic area SE984870. Cross the river on the board walk and walk upstream keeping an eye out for the demoiselles in sunny spots along the river.

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Walton Colliery Nature Park

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Habitat

A former colliery site with ponds, grassland and a good path network. In 2008 it was designated a Local Nature Reserve. Numerous small ponds and disused canal.

Access

Car park off Shay Lane, between Walton and Crofton on the B6378.
Grid ref. SE363176

More Information

Walton Colliery Nature Park Leaflet
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