Re-connecting the river Don - a history & river walk with Chris Firth MBE

Walk the story of the River Don with DCRT founder Chris Firth, MBE. During this riverside circular walk, Chris will take us on a historical tour of the River Don, find out why salmon went missing and observe a fish pass in action!

Walk the story of the River Don with Don Catchment Rivers Trust founder Chris Firth, MBE. During this circular walk along the riverside, Chris will take us on a historical tour of the River Don, explaining how organisations have worked together to restore a once-broken river. Discover how industry polluted, chopped-up and changed the river, blocking the path of migratory fish, such as the incredible Atlantic Salmon. Observe the crimpsall sluice rock ramp, especially designed to re-connect our fragmented river and help bring back the incredible Atlantic Salmon to the river Don.

Timings & Tours

Thursday 12 September: 4-6pm

Location & directions

Doncaster Lock, Marshgate, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN5 9AD

We are meeting outside the entrance to Doncaster Lock (please see map) What three words ///fits.along.asleep If travelling over North Bridge Road, take the turn signposted into Marshgate & HMP Doncaster (the turning is opposite Boots Opticians) Drive along the road and park up (lots of 3 hours free parking in the area) The Doncaster Lock entrance is at the end of the road (at the bottom of the spiral staircase that leads up to the North Bridge)

Contact on day:

Sally Hyslop

+447780333743

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

Please email Sally at info@dcrt.org.uk to book a limited place on this walk, you will then be sent a reminder and meeting place instructions before the day. Let us know any support or access needs in advance

Booking closes:

11 Sep 2024 12:00 AM

Accessibility details

This walk is flat, along grass footpaths. Please ensure you wear good walking boots or shoes. Footpaths are narrow in places

Additional information

Max no of people per tour: 20

Est. tour duration: 2 hour(s)