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Step into nature, around Doncaster, to celebrate David Attenborough’s 100th birthday

Posted: 06 May 2026

Attenborough’s birthday is on Friday 8^th May, and, inspired by his lifelong mission to connect people with the natural world, Stagecoach is encouraging customers to leave the car at home and discover the beauty on their doorstep through greener, more sustainable travel.

Step into nature, around Doncaster, to celebrate David Attenborough’s 100th birthday

From tranquil woodland trails to sparkling rivers and sweeping valley views, each route showcases the kind of landscapes that have defined Attenborough’s storytelling for decades, and every destination can be reached via the Stagecoach network.

Stagecoach Yorkshire has curated a selection of scenic walks that reflect the diversity and beauty of the natural world:

Cusworth Hall and Park Walk: Start: Cusworth Hall car park - A scenic walk around a historic estate with lakes, parkland, and great views back toward Doncaster.
Sandall Beat Wood Loop: Start: Sandall Beat Wood car park (off Goodison Boulevard) - A peaceful woodland walk with well-marked trails, ideal for a quiet nature escape.
Lakeside Lake Circuit: Start: Lakeside retail park parking area - A flat, easy loop around the lake, popular for jogging, walking, and waterside views.
Potteric Carr Nature Reserve Trails: Start: Yorkshire Wildlife Trust visitor centre car park - A wildlife-rich reserve with boardwalks and hides, perfect for birdwatching.
Town Fields Walk: Start: Town Fields entrance on Thorne Road - One of the largest urban green spaces in the area, offering open grassland and relaxed walking routes.
Trans Pennine Trail (Doncaster Section): Start: Sprotbrough Falls car park - A longer trail with riverside sections, woodlands, and links to wider regional routes.
Sprotbrough Flash Walk: Start: Boat Inn car park, Sprotbrough - A nature-focused walk around wetlands and riverbanks with good wildlife spotting opportunities.
Hatfield Moors Trails: Start: Ten Acre Lake car park - A unique lowland raised bog landscape with open skies, rare plants, and wide trails.
Thorne Moors Walk: Start: Moorends car park - A vast and remote-feeling peatland area, great for longer, quiet walks in nature.
Hexthorpe Ings Walk: Start: Hexthorpe Park or nearby street parking - A simple riverside walk along the River Don with open green space and easy paths.

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Connecting people with nature, sustainably

As conversations around climate change and conservation continue, a cause championed globally by David Attenborough, Stagecoach Yorkshire is proud to offer a practical way for people to reduce their environmental impact while exploring the outdoors.

By travelling by bus, customers can cut emissions, avoid congestion, and enjoy a more relaxed journey straight into nature.

Matt Kitchin, Managing Director of Stagecoach Yorkshire, said: “Sir David Attenborough has inspired generations to appreciate and protect the natural world, and there’s no better way to honour that legacy than by helping people experience it for themselves.

“Our network connects communities to some of the most beautiful landscapes in our region, making it easy to step off the bus and straight into nature.

“We want to make exploring these incredible places as simple and sustainable as possible, encouraging more people to discover what’s right on their doorstep while reducing their environmental footprint.

“Customers can plan their journey using the Stagecoach Bus App or our online Journey Planner. This milestone birthday is a chance not just to celebrate an icon, but to reconnect with the natural world he has spent a lifetime protecting.”