Sprotbrough Flash
| Sprotbrough Flash | |
|---|---|
The eponymous body of water | |
| Type | Nature reserve |
| Location | South Yorkshire |
| Nearest city | Doncaster |
| OS grid | SE 536 013 |
| Coordinates | 53°30′06″N 1°11′41″W / 53.5016°N 1.1948°W |
| Area | 28 ha |
| Operated by | Yorkshire Wildlife Trust |
| Website | http://www.ywt.org.uk/reserves/sprotbrough-flash-nature-reserve |
Sprotbrough Flash is a nature reserve south of Sprotbrough near Doncaster, South Yorkshire, on the north bank of the River Don. It is named after its main feature, a long, water-filled depression parallel to the river. The reserve is managed by the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust. It overlaps with Sprotbrough Gorge, a Site of Special Scientific Interest. The size of the protected area is 28 hectares (0.28 square kilometers). The Trans Pennine Trail passes through the area.