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Description
Orgreave Lakes are a remnant of the coal industry. Its mixture of river, lakes, open ground and woodland of various ages. The lakes are home to wildfowl throughout the year, including Little Grebe, Goosander, Common Goldeneye, Common Pochard, Tufted Duck and Eurasian Wigeon. Typical waders at the lake edges include Northern Lapwing, Common Sandpiper, Common Ringed Plover and Eurasian Oystercatcher. Many other species can turn up during migration like Ruff, Sanderling, Black-necked Grebe and Black Tern. Along the River Rother, look out for Common Kingfisher and Grey Heron. Surrounding Orgreave Lakes is extensive rough grassland where a variety of small birds may be found including Eurasian Skylark, Meadow Pipit and Linnet. Hedgerows and areas of scrub and young woodland also support a range of smaller birds, including Eurasian Bullfinch, Song Thrush, and Redwing and Fieldfare in the winter months.
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Access
Access is possible from a number of directions, including from near the sports ground on Washfield Lane in Treeton. At the bottom of this road is the railway line that divides the area in two. To reach Orgreave Lakes, cross the footbridge and continue to another bridge across the River Rother. The lakes are then ahead and to your left and a complete circuit of these is possible (about 2,5 km).