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CENTENARY RIVERSIDE

5 ha

📷 Martin Speck · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeDogs
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome5 ha

Getting here

53.42404, -1.36904

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 🅿️Parking 52m away — 20 car parks within reach

Good to know

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

Best for

7 activities

Bird watching

Nature reserve

Free

Wildlife

Nature reserve

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — nature reserve

Free

Forest walks

Nature reserve

Free

Seasonal nature

Nature reserve — seasonal wildlife and habitats

Free

Cycling

Named cycling route nearby: Route 6

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

4 signed routes nearby · 3 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Five Weirs WalkWalking route
Named routeRef Five
Sheffield CanalWalking route
Named routeRef Canal
Sheffield Country WalkWalking route85 km
Named routeLength 85 kmRegional walking route
Old Salt RoadWalking route
Named route
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Cycling

127 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 6Cycling route
Named routeRef 6National Cycle Network
Route 67Cycling route
Named routeRef 67National Cycle Network
Sheffield Local Cycle NetworkCycling route

Sheffield Local Cycle Network

Named routeLocal cycle route
Rotherham Local Cycle NetworkCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Route 6Cycling route

Temporary redirection of NCN 6 due to storm damage

Named routeRef 6National Cycle Network
Route 627Cycling route
Named routeRef 627National Cycle Network

About this nature reserve

Centenary Riverside is a Local Nature Reserve spanning 5 hectares located in Rotherham, Yorkshire and the Humber. Visitors can explore a variety of wetland habitats that support diverse bird species, as well as enjoy walking trails and educational boards about local wildlife.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Deckchair sculptures at Centenary Riverside

📷 Martin Speck · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Deckchair sculptures at Centenary Riverside

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Clifton ParkUrban park1.8 km→🌱High Hazels ParkUrban park4.8 km→🌱Don Valley BowlUrban park4.4 km→🌱Minster GardensUrban park1.1 km→🌱Rock GardenUrban park1.6 km→🌱Clifton ParkUrban park1.8 km→

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