Potteric Carr Nature Reserve: Introduction

POTTERIC CARR is the flagship of 80 nature reserves owned or leased by the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust and attracts over 25,000 visitors each year. It is situated about two miles from the centre of Doncaster, close to the M18 and A1. Its wide range of habitats from open water and marsh to woodland, covering an area of about 200 ha (500 acres), give it an interesting diversity of wildlife. In addition, the Reserve's footpaths through attractive scenery make it an ideal venue for all kinds of visitors ranging from those who simply enjoy a walk in the countryside to the wildlife enthusiast. Enquiries: Potteric Carr Nature Reserve 01302 570077

Emperor Dragonfly (female) and two Azure Damselflies, Potteric Carr © Tony Clarke

Day admission pass
Single £3.00; family £6.50 (a family is up to two adults and up to three children); child £1.50; concession £2.50.

(YWT members: single £1.00, family £2.50).

Annual admission pass
Single £12.50; family £25.00 (a family is up to two adults and up to three children).

(YWT members: single £2.50, family £5.00).

The Reserve is open seven days a week from 9am to 5pm. Please obtain your annual/day pass on arrival. Groups of 10 or more should obtain permission before visiting. The Reserve is close to the motorway system, only 1 km from junction 3 of the M18 (see map). O.S. Landranger 111 Grid Reference SE 599003.

The need to carry a pass is a condition imposed by the YWT to meet its obligations to Network Rail (due to live railway lines on the site) and visitors must not cross railway lines if they are not in possession of a valid annual/day pass.

The Reserve has around 8 km of paths (5 km accessible to wheelchairs, unassisted), 14 viewing hides (12 suitable for the disabled) and a Field Centre with café, which opens daily and where a variety of hot and cold drinks, snacks and meals are available. Toilets are situated at the entrance reception (Sedum House), in the Field Centre (during café opening times), and outside the Field Centre.

Sunday	10am – 4pm
Monday	10am – 4pm
Tuesday	10am – 4pm
Wednesday	10am – 4pm
Thursday	10am – 4pm
Friday	10am – 4pm
Saturday	10am – 4pm

Last serving of hot meals in the café is 2pm daily. Times may occasionally vary due to staff availability.

Local produce is used whenever possible.

The Yorkshire Wildlife Trust owns or manages 80 nature reserves throughout the traditional
county of Yorkshire and has a membership of 23,000. For information about membership of the YWT and further details of the Trust's other reserves, please contact the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust, 1 St George's Place, York YO24 1GN.
Tel: 01904 659570, fax: 01904 61346, or e-mail info@ywt.org.uk
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust is a Registered Charity No. 210807