Thrybergh Country Park

Thrybergh Country Park is a reservoir and nature reserve in South Yorkshire, England. It is located between Thrybergh and Hooton Roberts on the outskirts of Rotherham and opened in 1983.[1]

History

The reservoir was created between 1876 and 1880 as a source of drinking water, primarily to serve the population of Doncaster to the east. In 1980 it was acquired by Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council who opened the site as a nature reserve and country park in 1983. In 2006 it won a Green Flag Award for its green spaces.[2]

The Lake

Local and national importance

Today the country park provides an important habitat for birds and other wildlife. Over 155 species of birds have been recorded as well as 20 species of mammals and 170 species of plants.[3] It is popular with anglers (fly fishing) during the summer and walkers all year round. There are level footpaths that provide a circular route around the reservoir and these are suitable for buggies and wheelchairs[4]

During spring and autumn it is an important migration stop-over for birds and during the winter months it holds a large population of wintering ducks, geese and swans.[5] Two public bird viewing hides are available.

The country park covers an area of 60 acres and the reservoir itself covers an area of 35 acres.[6] There are over 2 miles of circular footpaths.[7]

Facilities and activities

Thrybergh Country Park is accessible by car from the A630 Doncaster Road between Thrybergh and Hooton Roberts. There is a bus stop immediately outside the main entrance to the park on the A630[8] and a pay and display car park within the park.

Close to the car parking area visitors will find a cafe with an outdoor seating area and a barbecue area. There is a visitors centre where toilets (including ones for disabled access) are available and it is possible to purchase bird seed to feed the ducks and souvenirs there. Mobility scooters are available for hire.[9]

Park rangers are available and fishing permits can be purchased between March and October.[10]

A campsite can be found within the country park, which has pitches for 24 caravans. There is also a children's play area.[11]

Swimming is not allowed in the lake but visitors can participate in Float Tubing, using old car tyres in the water that can be used as floating aids.[12]

The cafe

References

  1. ↑ "About Thrybergh Country Park Rotherham". www.rotherhamweb.co.uk. Retrieved 2015-10-10.
  2. ↑ "- Rother Valley Country Park, Kimberworth’s Bradgate Park, Rosehill Victoria Park at Rawmarsh and Thrybergh Country Park". www.rotherhamadvertiser.co.uk. Retrieved 2015-10-10.
  3. ↑ Yorkshire, Welcome to. "ResultDetail". www.yorkshire.com. Retrieved 2015-10-10.
  4. ↑ "Yorkshire". www.accessiblecountryside.org.uk. Retrieved 2015-10-10.
  5. ↑ Wood, David (February 2011). "Field trip report – Thrybergh CP Jan 2010" (PDF). Sheffield Bird Study Group Bulletin. p. 2. Retrieved 16 November 2015.
  6. ↑ "Thrybergh Country Park Campsite Campsite | Explore South Yorkshire from Thrybergh Country Park Campsite Campsite - The Camping & Caravanning Club". www.campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk. Retrieved 2015-10-10.
  7. ↑ Fisher, Nicholas. "Thrybergh". www.rotherham.gov.uk. Retrieved 2015-10-10.
  8. ↑ "Thrybergh Country Park Campsite Campsite | Explore South Yorkshire from Thrybergh Country Park Campsite Campsite - The Camping & Caravanning Club". www.campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk. Retrieved 2015-10-10.
  9. ↑ "Thrybergh Country Park in Rotherham - Rotherham's Parks - Recreation in Rotherham". www.rotherhamunofficial.co.uk. Retrieved 2015-10-10.
  10. ↑ "About Thrybergh Country Park Rotherham". www.rotherhamweb.co.uk. Retrieved 2015-10-10.
  11. ↑ "Thrybergh Country Park Campsite Campsite | Explore South Yorkshire from Thrybergh Country Park Campsite Campsite - The Camping & Caravanning Club". www.campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk. Retrieved 2015-10-10.
  12. ↑ "Thrybergh Country Park in Rotherham - Rotherham's Parks - Recreation in Rotherham". www.rotherhamunofficial.co.uk. Retrieved 2015-10-10.

Coordinates: 53°27′29″N 1°17′02″W / 53.458°N 1.284°W / 53.458; -1.284

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