old.moor@rspb.org.uk
01226 751593 
https://www.rspb.org.uk/reserves-and-events/reserves-a-z/dearne-valley-old-moor/ 
Download this guide as docx
Share this guideWelcome
In the heart of Yorkshire’s Dearne Valley lies Old Moor, a family friendly nature reserve just waiting to welcome you. Blessed with a wide range of facilities and teeming with wildlife there is something for everyone to enjoy, from idyllic walks or wildlife watching to pond dipping and our adventure playground. In the summer our meadows are full of orchids, wildflowers and butterflies. In winter, we are home to hundreds of ducks, swans and geese.
Level access
The main entrance has level access.
There is level access from the main entrance to:
Information Deskdownstairs courtyardShopEntrance smoking areaThere is level access from the car park to:
lawnAccess with steps
Hearing
The fire alarm has flashing lights.
Some staff have disability awareness training.
General
We have a concessionary rate for disabled visitors.
We have a complimentary ticket policy for personal assistants.
There is a public toilet for disabled visitors. The toilet is a Changing Places toilet.
Some staff have disability awareness training.
We have emergency evacuation procedures for disabled visitors.
Getting here
Set in the heart of Yorkshire's Dearne Valley is a fantastic chain of
nature reserves following the course of the River.
RSPB Old Moor is at the centre of this - a 250 acre wetland nature
reserve with a range of habitats.
The site has been designed to provide a year round wildlife spectacle
that is easily observed. It is a great place to unwind, take a simple
stroll and enjoy close contact with nature.
The visitor centre has a shop and cafe; there is an education centre
and for hire meeting room facilities.
The Visitor Centre and reserve is open every day of the year apart
from Christmas Day and Boxing Day. The centre opens at 9.30am
and closes at 5pm February to October and 4pm November to
January. In addition, the reserve stays open until 8pm from April to
September although there are no other facilities available at this time.
This Access statement deals only with RSPB Old Moor Nature
Reserve. There is only limited public access and visitor facilities at
the other nature reserves in the Valley.
We look forward to welcoming you. If you have any queries or require
any assistance please phone 01226 751593 or email
old.moor@rspb.org.uk.
RSPB Dearne Valley - Old Moor
Old Moor Lane, Wombwell, Bolton upon Dearne
Barnsley
S73 0YF
Travel by public transport
You can get to RSPB Old Moor by bus.
Manvers Way Wetland Centre Bus Stop The bus stop is 0.1 miles / 0.2 km from RSPB Old Moor.
X 20 bus service
200 bus service
Travel by taxi
You can get a taxi with Dodworth Direct Taxi by calling 01226 200110. The taxi company has a wheelchair accessible vehicle.
You can get a taxi with A1 Association Taxis by calling A1 Association Taxis. The taxi company has a wheelchair accessible vehicle.
Parking
We have a car park. There are accessible parking spaces. Parking is free.
There is a drop-off point at the main entrance. The drop-off point has a dropped kerb.
From the car park to the entrance, there is level access. The route is 1500mm wide, or more.
Arrival
Path to main entrance
From the street to the main entrance, there is level access.
The path is 1300mm wide, or more.
The path is sloped.
Main entrance
The main entrance has level access.
The door is 1570mm wide.
The main door is side hung and manual.
Getting around inside
Lift
We have 1 lift.
You can get a lift to all floors.
Lift from sop/visitor centre to cafe
The lift door is 830mm wide.
The lift is 1140mm wide. The lift is 1460mm deep.
The lift says the floor number at each floor.
The lift buttons have raised numbers or letters.
The lift shows the floor number, at each floor.
Ticket/ information desk
From the main entrance to the desk, there is level access. The route is 1400mm wide, or more.
Things to See and Do
We have a concessionary rate for disabled visitors.
We have a complimentary ticket policy for personal assistants.
Public toilet
downstairs courtyard
There is a public toilet for disabled visitors.
The toilet is a Changing Places toilet.
From the main entrance to the public toilet, there is level access. The route is 1400mm wide, or more.
The toilet door is 840mm wide.
The direction of transfer onto the toilet is to the left and right.
Shop
Shop
From the main entrance to the shop, there is level access. The route is 3000mm wide, or more. The door is 1570mm wide.
The route through the shop is 800mm wide, or more.
Place to eat and drink
cafe
From the main entrance to the dining area, there are 15 steps. There is no lift and no ramp.
To get to a table, there are 15 steps.
The route through the dining area is 800mm wide, or more.
There is no background music.
We cater for vegetarian, lactose free (dairy free), low sodium and vegan specific diets.
Getting around outside
Designated Walking Trail
Old Moor Reserve
The trail is 2400metres long. The trail has a hard surface. The trail is sloped. The trail has seats. There are bird hides along the trail.
old moor hides
At the hide entrance, there is level access. The door is 810.00mm wide.
There are low windows in the hide, so wheelchair users can see outside.
Picnic Area
lawn
From the car park to the picnic area, there is level access. The path is 1400mm wide, or more.
The entrance is 1400mm wide.
Some tables have space for wheelchair users. You can bring your own food to the picnic area.
Tables lie within the reserve and therefore incur entry charges.
Smoking
Entrance smoking area
From the main entrance to the smoking area, there is level access. The route is 2000mm wide, or more.
The entrance is 5000mm wide.
Customer care support
Accessibility equipment
3x mobility scooters
Emergency evacuation procedures
We have emergency evacuation procedures for disabled visitors.
The fire alarm has flashing lights.
Customer care support
Some staff have disability awareness training.
