Next Meeting – Conisbrough Parks Friday 4 April 2025 1.30 pm
Friday 4 April 2025 1.30 pm Conisbrough Parks
Re. the proposed Solar Farm:
- Clifton Beacon. Meet SK519962 Postcode S66 7SA [Leaders LH & CAH]
- The purpose of this short afternoon stroll is to look out over the (mainly arable) landscape proposed to be developed as a Solar Farm complex.
- We plan to walk along the un-metaled section of Beacon Lane, west out of the village to the escarpment overlooking the vast rural vista of Conisbrough Parks with the hills of the Pennines in the far distance.
- At 42m (162ft) Clifton Beacon is one of the highest points in the Doncaster region. We will only proceed as far as the steep grassland beyond the covered reservoir, currently thickly colonised by Hawthorn scrub. On the way back we will attempt to follow the public right of way back into the centre of Clifton Village.
- Car parking space is VERY restricted in the labyrinth of narrow streets in and around Clifton. Try parking on the steep verge on Beacon Lane opposite the Pony field at SK5216 9624 or in the little gap beside the Bus shelter adjacent to the Play area at SK5197 9623 S66 7SA.
The details of the Solar Farm proposal are shown on the Whitestonesolarfarm website. Members wishing to attend should download and print off the following: