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Don Gorge Discovery Day

24-08-17 All day
Spinney Hill, Sprotbrough, Doncaster DN5, UK
Address: Spinney Hill, Sprotbrough, Doncaster DN5, UK

Youngsters can book in for an introduction to fishing taster session. This activity is being sponsored by by the Canal & River Trust, who will also have their ‘Explorer’ educational activities on site. THIS ACTIVITY IS NOW FULLY BOOKED.

Don Catchment Rivers Trust will be unveiling the new ‘Don Valley Way’ walking trail and heritage walks.

‘Wyre Lady’ will be running free 1 hour trips at 10:30am, 12 noon and 2:00pm.

There will be community stalls so you can explore what is happening on the river – Don Gorge Community Group, River Stewardship Company (with displays about their work on Invasive Species), the Environment Agency Flood Resilience team, Yorkshire Wildlife Trust, and local wood carver Andy Rounthwaite.

Trans Pennine Trail will be leading a family bike ride, a walking circus & free bike maintenance. For information about Trans Pennine Trail activities at the event please click here

The 219 & 219a bus from Doncaster Interchange stops in Sprotbrough village two times per hour. Event car parking can be found at The Boat Inn and at Sprotbrough Country Club on Main Street.

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    Email [email protected] so that we know you plan to attend!

    Please be prepared for a long hike of 6 miles (2.5 hours estimate at a medium walking speed)
    There will be a break mid-way for festive snacks.
    The riverside walk includes unpaved footpaths that can be muddy and steps.
    We'll be looking out for wildlife and historical points of interest along the way.

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