Rare Newt Gives Thumb's Up To South Yorkshire Beauty Spot
Work carried out by us to enhance one of South Yorkshire's most popular recreational sites has been rewarded with the news that a locally rare species of newt, previously not found at the site, has begun to take up residence.
Dozens of palmate newts - so called because the appearance of the newt's feet is said to resemble the palm of a hand - have set up home in a number of the ponds created by Yorkshire Water around the site to maintain and enhance Langsett's population of amphibious and invertebrate species.
And the good news for wildlife lovers is that by their very nature newts are fast breeders, meaning that the population of palmate's is likely to grow very rapidly over the coming years.
In addition to palmate newts, the site also boasts other invertebrate species such as crane and dragonflies which thrive due to the mixture of woodland and water habitat at Langsett.
Unveiled as the gateway to the South Pennine countryside, we've invested almost £400,000 in projects to benefit visitors - both of the human and animal variety - and make it easier to explore and enjoy the company's land and reservoirs in the area.
An improved car park, a new bridle way and cycle route, a circular easy-access path for wheelchairs and pushchairs, a boot and cycle wash, new picnic tables and improved interpretive signs are all part of the Langsett package, whilst views across the water have been opened up.
