Hexthorpe - Riverside Retreat
About Hexthorpe -
Riverside Retreat
Walk summary: This trail explores Hexthorpe's Industrial and Leisure heritage, following along the river Don, exploring Hexthorpe Flatts Park and concluding with a woodland loop around a historical wetland.
Distance: 2.6 Miles / 4.2 Kilometers
Duration: Approx. 1hr
Terrain: The trail uses parkland, roads and unpaved footpaths, which can get muddy in winter months. Please note this walk involves crossing through a short railway tunnel and over a ramped footbridge.
Nearest Car Park: Free parking can be found outside the main entrance to Hexthorpe Flatts Park, Urban Rd, Doncaster, DN4 0HH.
Voice over by: Sophie Denton (Don Catchment Rivers Trust - work experience)
Written by: Sally Hyslop (Don Catchment Rivers Trust)
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Hexthorpe Flatts Park - A Day off on the Don
An Evening at the Dell
Hexthorpe Rowing Club
Riverside Walk
Return to Hexthorpe Flatts Park
Hexthorpe Bowl
The River Don - A Working River
Hexthorpe Ings
The Plant Works