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Rabbit Ings

Barnsley

Type of walk

Park

What's here

Free Parking, Off Lead Areas, Pathed Routes, Picnic Areas, Toilets, Refreshments Available

About this walk

Rabbit Ings is a country park located on the former colliery yard and spoil heap of the Monkton Colliery and then the Royston Drift Mine, which closed in 1989. The 64-hectare site, situated near Royston in South Yorkshire, is home to an array of wildlife – including newts, snakes and herons.

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  • NHodkin profile
    NHodkin

    4 years ago

    Ok,not the most picturesque place and could do with a cafe...served its purpose, dig got lots if off lead time ...esp up on the hills off the beaten track.
  • Yorkshirepud84 profile
    Yorkshirepud84

    4 years ago

    Different routes for different abilities but if you go to top there is an impressive view 👌
  • AnnieMay profile
    AnnieMay

    4 years ago

    Lovely little walk - Just under an hour long, maybe. Flat paths for the most part.
  • lovely walk! Car park is not very big. The pub down the road is dog friendly and has a lovely out door seating area for a warm day. The food is also nice.
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Rabbit Ings Country Park, Shafton, Barnsley, UK View on Google

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