Don Gorge – A Landscape Reclaimed by Nature
About The Don Gorge Walk
Walk summary: A walk taking in historical and natural features of the Don Gorge, including Sprotbrough weir and fish pass, the lost village of Levitt Hagg, stunning views from Conisbrough viaduct and the wildlife of Sprotbrough Flash.
Distance: approx. 7km/ 4.5 miles
Duration: approx. 1.5 hours
Terrain: Take care on the steep section between the railway bridge and Conisbrough Viaduct – paths will be muddy and rutted after rainfall.
Nearest Car Park: 0.5 miles to the south of Sprotbrough village, public car parking is available next to the toll house on Nursery Lane
Voice over by: Liz and Mick Reeve (Don Gorge Community Group)
Co-written by: Rachel Walker (Don Catchment Rivers Trust) and Karen Eynon (Don Catchment Rivers Trust)
The authors are grateful for the assistance of Liz Reeve and the Don Gorge Community Group.
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Boat Inn to Fish Pass
Fish Pass to Magnesian Limestone
Magnesian Limestone to Levitt Hagg
Levitt Hagg to Dolomite Quarry
Dolomite Quarry to Rainbow Bridge
Rainbow Bridge to Conisbrough Viaduct
Conisbrough Viaduct to Pot Ridings Wood
Pot Ridings Wood to Sprotbrough Flash
Sprotbrough Flash to the Boat Inn





