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SUGAR MILL PONDS

8 ha

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome8 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 📍Open access throughout summer — no booking required

Best for

6 activities

Bird watching

Strong match

Free

Nature reserve

Wildlife

Strong match

Free

Nature reserve

Dog walks

Strong match

Free

Dogs allowed — nature reserve

Forest walks

Strong match

Free

Nature reserve

Seasonal nature

Good match

Free

Nature reserve — seasonal wildlife and habitats

Picnic day out

Moderate match

Free

Nature reserve — public outdoor space

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Trans-Pennine Trail (Wombwell to Selby)Walking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Trans-Pennine Trail (Selby to Hull)Walking route
Named routeRegional walking route
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Cycling

5 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Trans Pennine TrailCycling route
Named routeRef TPTNational Cycle Network
Trans Pennine TrailCycling route
Named routeRef 62National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route224 m
Named routeRef 62Length 224 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route105 m
Named routeRef 62Length 105 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route1.9 km
Named routeRef 62Length 1.9 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

22 photos from nearby open sources

No 10 moored at Sugar Mill Ponds Nature Reserve

No 10 moored at Sugar Mill Ponds Nature Reserve

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✓ Public accessFree entry🐶 Dogs

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome

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