The Boat Inn – The Boat Inn, Sprotbrough loop from Sprotbrough and Cusworth

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Yorkshire And The Humber

Doncaster

Sprotbrough And Cusworth

The Boat Inn – The Boat Inn, Sprotbrough loop from Sprotbrough and Cusworth

Easy

4.8

(4)

hikers

The Boat Inn – The Boat Inn, Sprotbrough loop from Sprotbrough and Cusworth

01:37

6.07km

60m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

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107 m

The Boat Inn

Highlight • Pub

An inn that dates back to 1652, where Walter Scott was said to have written one a tract of his novel Ivanhoe.

A superb place to stop for hearty food …

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211 m

The Boat Inn, Sprotbrough

Highlight • Pub

The Boat Inn has been serving customers as far back as 1652, when famous guests such as Sir Walter Scott are said to have walked through its doors. Today, the …

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283 m

Sprotbrough Flash Nature Reserve

Highlight • Forest

A fantastic area for nature enthusiasts that's rich in bird and wildlife. A mix of open water, wetlands and woodland, it's a year-round treat for any nature lover.

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535 m

View of Flash Nature Reserve

Highlight • Viewpoint

1.08 km

View of the River Don Wetlands

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Don Gorge is a must if traveling from doncaster to conisborough, but i plead to you... please stick to the cycle way. I took the walking path and it was not for the faint hearted!

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1.84 km

View of the Countryside Fields

Highlight • Natural

5.90 km

Royal Inn

Highlight • Pub

Last time I was down this way the Boat Inn was closed and under renovation (possibly from flood damage?) As of my last visit to the area (25.09.21) the Pub is now open again.

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