This 13-hectare nature reserve features a variety of habitats, including woodland, grassland, and wetlands, providing a haven for local wildlife. A network of trails, including the 1.5-kilometer Woodland Walk, allows visitors to explore the reserve and spot species such as kingfishers, otters, and butterflies. The reserve is also home to a variety of plant life, including wildflowers, orchids, and trees.
Beautiful place for a walk with extensive views across the Weald. Plenty of birds and wildlife to see. The Pine trees, Gorse and relatively high elevation (for Sussex) give it the feel of somewhere you'd find in the North of England. They also have grazing cattle freely roaming the site. It's a quiet and tranquil place. Spent a few hours here mid week and didn't see a single other person.
Peaceful nature reserve where a mix of deciduous and evergreen trees, large areas of heather and boggy ponds create a haven for birds such as the nightjar. The reserve heads downhill to a pleasant valley, with a small steam running along its base. An information board at the entrance describes how the reserve's elevated position and extensive coverage of pine trees lends it a similar feel to places in northern England, a valid statement. There's a parking area at the top of the hill, PS5 for all day through Horizon Parking as with all the other Ashdown Forest parking places.
Great place for a walk with varied scenery. Dog friendly. Was there on a Sunday morning during summer and it wasn't busy.
Lovely open space, lots of parking at various entrances to Ashdown Forest, this being one of them. Despite recent wet weather, the ground and paths were decent to walk on, though wellies or proper walking shoes recommended, especially if you like going off the main paths to amble down less trodden tracks.
Fantastic for a quiet walk and for bird watching. Feels like parts of Scotland due to all the heather and Scots pine. Siskin, dartford warbler, stonecats and crossbills are all regular sightings. Topped up bird pics taken here since I first did the review!! This week also saw woodlark. Have added photos
We were lucky with the weather for our visit here. The iews while you are walking around the reserve are beautiful. There are a couple of places where its quite a climb uphill for less mobile people. I was surprised to see 3 Green Woodpeckers come flying across in front of us. Lots of Stonechats and I saw a female Redstart, Ravens. Think I got a glimpse of a Woodlark. Definitely will go back again. Good for Dragonfly, Chasers etc and Butterflies.
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Hiking
Good for kids
Kid-friendly hikes
Dogs allowed
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Beautiful place for a walk with extensive views across the Weald. Plenty of birds and wildlife to see. The Pine trees, Gorse and relatively high elevation (for Sussex) give it the feel of somewhere you'd find in the North of England. They also have grazing cattle freely roaming the site. It's a quiet and tranquil place. Spent a few hours here mid week and didn't see a single other person.
Peaceful nature reserve where a mix of deciduous and evergreen trees, large areas of heather and boggy ponds create a haven for birds such as the nightjar. The reserve heads downhill to a pleasant valley, with a small steam running along its base. An information board at the entrance describes how the reserve's elevated position and extensive coverage of pine trees lends it a similar feel to places in northern England, a valid statement. There's a parking area at the top of the hill, PS5 for all day through Horizon Parking as with all the other Ashdown Forest parking places.
Great place for a walk with varied scenery. Dog friendly. Was there on a Sunday morning during summer and it wasn't busy.
Lovely open space, lots of parking at various entrances to Ashdown Forest, this being one of them. Despite recent wet weather, the ground and paths were decent to walk on, though wellies or proper walking shoes recommended, especially if you like going off the main paths to amble down less trodden tracks.
Fantastic for a quiet walk and for bird watching. Feels like parts of Scotland due to all the heather and Scots pine. Siskin, dartford warbler, stonecats and crossbills are all regular sightings. Topped up bird pics taken here since I first did the review!! This week also saw woodlark. Have added photos
We were lucky with the weather for our visit here. The iews while you are walking around the reserve are beautiful. There are a couple of places where its quite a climb uphill for less mobile people. I was surprised to see 3 Green Woodpeckers come flying across in front of us. Lots of Stonechats and I saw a female Redstart, Ravens. Think I got a glimpse of a Woodlark. Definitely will go back again. Good for Dragonfly, Chasers etc and Butterflies.
