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How to get here

By train

Wombwell (3 miles/5 km). Swinton (3 miles/5 km); regular connections to Doncaster.

By bus

A number of buses run from Wombwell and Swinton stations and stop near the entrance to Old Moor nature reserve. Buses also run to the reserve from Barnsley, Doncaster and Meadowhall. Please check with Traveline on 01709 515151 for further information.

By road

From the M1: Leave at junction 36 and take the A61 (Barnsley). At the small roundabout, continue straight ahead on the A6195 (Doncaster) for approximately four miles. After passing the Morrison's superstore, follow the brown RSPB Old Moor signs. From the A1: Leave at junction 37 (Doncaster), follow the A635 towards Barnsley, then follow the brown RSPB Old Moor signs.

Sat nav POI file

If you have a satellite navigation system that can accept POI files, please see our POI page for a download link and instructions.

Contact us

Where is it?

  • Lat/lng: 53.51478,-1.36507
  • Postcode: S73 0YF
  • Grid reference: SE422022
  • Nearest town: Barnsley, South Yorkshire
  • County: South Yorkshire
  • Country: England

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Note: Some reserves are not served directly by public transport and, in these cases, a nearby destination (from which you may need to walk or take a taxi or ferry) may be offered.

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