Here is some inspiration if you want to get out and about this winter with the kids and we’ve included those with cafe’s too as it always helps keep everyone going if there’s a hot chocolate at the end!
A brilliant place to enjoy a circular walk with the kids….on the promise of a hot chocolate at the end from the cafe!
We’ve done various routes (see their winter wonderland trail which is on until 19th Feb 2023) .
Toilets available inside the visitor centre
Parking is free. Entry payable in to Potteric Carr.
A circular walking route following the Trans Pennine Trail and local footpath network around the parishes of Sprotbrough and Cusworth, starting at Cusworth Hall. Mainly off road, with uneven surfaces.
Download a route map here
Parking charges apply at Cusworth Hall. There is a cafe (Butler’s Tea Rooms at Cusworth Hall)
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A two-kilometre circular path through the wood, suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs.
Parking available at Sandall Beat. No cafe in the wood, but sometimes an ice cream van in the summer so have change!
There are 2 walks (Walk 1, From Roman Times to the 1300’s and Walk 2, Walk through time in Waterdale)
Enjoy 2 self guided walks created by Doncaster Civic Trust and explore Doncaster City Centre as you go! I haven’t tried these, so if you go do let us know I’d love to know what they are like. They look very interactive with facts about each part of the City centre. A great way to explore and there are loads of places to stop for food and drink. See our Eating out with Kids area here.
Access the Doncaster Heritage walks here
A short walk around Conisbrough, taking in the myths and legends of the area. Starting at the train station, you’ll see the castle. Riverside and paths, with some slopes up to the castle.
If you know a great cafe here let us know – doncaster@mumbler.co.uk
Access the walk map here
Enjoy some shorter trails (about 15 minutes) with views of wildlife along the way. There is also an adventure playground and toddler trail, plus a cafe.
Download a map of the routes available here.
You can park just off the road on Nursery Lane, next to the river and walk along the towpath to the nature reserve. Suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs. Call at the Boat Inn Pub at Sprotbrough for refreshments.
Open at all times, free of charge.
Various length trails available. 15 hectare woodland, 1 kilometre north of Bawtry in Austerfield
Visit the @KingswoodDoncaster facebook page
A great circular walk to do with the kids. See our review of the Lakeside Trail here
The whole pathway around the lake is about 2 miles. Lots of refreshments available nearby at Herten Triangle.
Various walks available. Pop to Boston Park Farm or Sunnybank Gardens & Yorkshire Ice Cream Farm nearby for refreshments
Walk around the lake and see the ducks. There are several play areas here too and during warmer months, bouncy castles and a small cafe.
There is a car park.
A 70 acre disused sand quarry which is now a nature reserve. This was recommended to me in the Doncaster Mumbler Chat Group.
“Should you visit the reserve, we ask that you respect the wildlife, both flora and fauna. Friendly dogs are welcome providing they are under control (on a lead when near parties of school children and during ground bird nesting season). “
Has some trails to follow. There’s no cafe, but it’s a great place for picnic.
Visit the facebook page
Lots of woodland and a lake.
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