Sprotbrough Flash | |
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Type | Nature reserve |
Location | South Yorkshire |
Nearest city | Doncaster |
OS grid | SE 536 013 |
Coordinates | 53°30′06″N 1°11′41″W / 53.5016°N 1.1948°W |
Area | 28 ha |
Operated by | Yorkshire Wildlife Trust |
Website | http://www.ywt.org.uk/reserves/sprotbrough-flash-nature-reserve |
Sprotbrough Flash is a nature reserve south of Sprotbrough near Doncaster, South Yorkshire, on the north bank of the River Don. It is named after its main feature, a long, water-filled depression parallel to the river.[1] The reserve is managed by the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust. It overlaps with Sprotbrough Gorge, a Site of Special Scientific Interest.[2] The size of the protected area is 28 hectares (0.28 square kilometers). The Trans Pennine Trail passes through the area.