Doncaster – Growth of a market town
About The Doncaster Walk
Walk summary: A short, historical walk around the heritage of the market town of Doncaster. You will visit the river, canal and railway, all of which helped the town to grow and prosper.
Distance: 2.6 Miles / 4.19km
Duration: 1 Hour
Terrain: Urban walking with some steps and a relatively flat, although sometimes muddy, footpath along the river
Nearest Car Park: St James Car Park DN1 3AQ or Frenchgate Centre DN1 1SR
Voice over by: Chris Firth (Don Catchment Rivers Trust)
Written by: Joshua Laidlow (Don Catchment Rivers Trust)
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Doncaster Train Station to the High Street
High Street to Doncaster Market
Doncaster Market to St George's Minster
St George's Minster to North Bridge
North Bridge to HMP Doncaster
HMP Doncaster to Crimpsall Sluice
Crimpsall Sluice to the River Don
River Don to the River Cheswold
River Cheswold to the Spiral Staircase
Spiral Staircase to Doncaster Train Station