This site was established in 1975; 22ha, managed by the Y.W.T; located 2km north-west of Wath-upon-Dearne.
Covering some 22ha of rough pasture, marshland and open water, Wath Ings forms one of the few pieces of wetland in the area which is protected from major disturbances such as illegal shooting and trespass. The reserve's main interest lies in its attraction to migrating birds - particularly waders - which use it as a feeding and resting place on their spring and autumn journeys.
During the summer, the water level drops and, by the autumn, large areas of mud are exposed, holding rich food for wading birds.
Some of these areas of mud are very close to the hides, which allow spectacular views to be obtained of the commoner waders and, regularly, many less common species.

Outside the migration period, there is still much to see. In winter, large flocks of visiting wildfowl gather on the main pool.
Most of the commoner duck can be seen and they are often joined by rarer species and by whooper and Bewick's Swans.
The wintering flocks disperse in spring but many of their number remain to breed in the Reed Sweet-grass marsh.
Summer also sees Redshank and Rees Bunting nesting in the rough pasture. Kingfishers nest nearby and are often seen feeding on the reserve, as are Little Ringed Plover which choose to breed on the adjacent coal spoil heaps.