Denaby Ings Nature Reserve
📍 Pastures Rd, Mexborough S64 0JJ, UK
About Denaby Ings Nature Reserve
Denaby Ings Nature Reserve, located near Mexborough, is a cherished haven for wildlife and nature lovers, managed by the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust. Boasting a commendable 4.2/5 star rating from over 250 reviews, this expansive wetland and woodland site offers a tranquil escape into the natural beauty of South Yorkshire. Visitors consistently praise its beautiful scenery and welcoming atmosphere, making it a popular spot for outdoor enjoyment.
The reserve provides a variety of walking experiences, from well-maintained paths suitable for a gentle stroll to more 'off the beaten track' routes for those wishing to immerse themselves deeper in nature. It's a fantastic spot for birdwatching, with several viewpoints offering glimpses of the diverse avian population. Dog walkers will also find it a pleasant place for their companions to enjoy the outdoors. Free car parking is available on-site, though guests should be mindful of potential potholes.
Visiting Information
Denaby Ings Nature Reserve is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, allowing visitors to enjoy its beauty at any time. Please note that there is no wheelchair accessible entrance. Entry to the reserve is free, and no payment is required for access or parking.
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📍 Pastures Rd, Mexborough S64 0JJ, UK
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Showing 5 of 250 reviews from Google Maps.Last updated 8 February 2026.
Great outdoor space for a walk. Car park is free accommodating up to 10 cars. The walk around the lake is more off the beaten track whilst the paved path is more suitable if you don't want to venture into nature. Lovely spots to watch the birds from viewpoints. Great scenery. It was hard to know at first where to start the walk, but for the paved pathway, go back on the road and follow the trans penine walk signs. II would recommend it.
Only given 3 stars because this nature reserve needs a bit of tlc. Its a nice walk around the area but the fly tipping on path next to road is quite bad. Maybe it's just this time of year and it'd my first time visiting. The car park is free but gets busy. I did get a couple of nice pictures.
Absolutely gorgeous walk with the pupper! Nice even paths, a couple of decent inclines (breathing hard after one) and wide enough for passing of both humans and bikes. Only reduced the mark to 4 as the potholes in the carpark are big enough to hit the underside of a Civic so beware!
Worth a visit if you're local. I'm a casual walker not bird warcher. Easy walk around the water for moderlty fit people. Some slopes and mud so wear appropriate footwear. We extended the walk by stepping over a low fence at the far side from the car park and walked around a field that was next to pastures lane.
Great tranquil place to have a walk alone or with the kids or dogs. Beautiful views out across the lake that's been created due to subsidence from mining in the area. Winter, spring, summer or autumn no matter what the time of year theres always something of interest going on with the wild life and mother nature. Well worth a visit if passing by! It's just off the Trans Pennine Trail between Conisborough and High Melton.
