RSPB Dearne Valley - Wombwell Ings
📍 Broomhill Ln, Darfield, Wombwell, Barnsley S73, UK
About RSPB Dearne Valley - Wombwell Ings
RSPB Dearne Valley - Wombwell Ings is a tranquil and highly-rated nature reserve situated in Barnsley, offering a wonderful escape into Yorkshire's natural beauty. With an impressive Google rating of 4.6/5 stars from numerous visitors, it consistently receives praise for its serene atmosphere and opportunities for connecting with wildlife. It provides a popular spot for walkers, runners, and nature enthusiasts alike, nestled alongside the picturesque River Dove and Bulling Dike.
This reserve is particularly celebrated for its excellent bird-watching opportunities, featuring a dedicated bird hide where enthusiasts can observe diverse avian species, including nesting birds. Its well-maintained footpaths, often on raised banking, make it ideal for peaceful strolls with or without a dog, and link to various routes throughout Darfield. While generally quiet, it offers a dynamic landscape, sometimes hosting cows in the fields and experiencing seasonal changes, including occasional flooding during heavy rain.
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RSPB Dearne Valley - Wombwell Ings accepts various payment options beyond cash only. Specific opening hours and accessibility features for the site are not explicitly provided.
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📍 Broomhill Ln, Darfield, Wombwell, Barnsley S73, UK
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Showing 5 of 11 reviews from Google Maps.Last updated 7 February 2026.
Great place to go for a walk with the dog. There is also a bird hide great for people into ornithology. It's usually fairly quiet and the footpath on the raised banking means you can avoid other dog walkers should you wish to. The River Dove and Bulling dike runs down the side of it, so it is a very scenic walk
Lovely spot for a walk with the dog, running and walking. Great links to different routes throughout darfield. Sometimes has cows in the field and you can see nesting birds etc. It does flood when heavy rain, and gets a little sloppy.
Lovely place for long with or without your dog. Not busy ever. Can fiș în the river or watch birds
Great place to watch wild life
Nice high for watching the birds, but small site