Gennets Furze

Wood, Forest in Sussex Chichester

England

Gennets Furze

Wey and Arun Canal Loxwood Bridge is just visible in the distance. — Wey and Arun Canal Credit: Simon Carey

Gennets Furze, located in Sussex, England, is a small wood or forest that covers an area of approximately 50 acres. It is situated in the South Downs National Park, renowned for its natural beauty and diverse flora and fauna. Gennets Furze is nestled amidst the rolling hills and picturesque landscapes, offering visitors a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of urban life.

The wood is predominantly composed of broadleaf trees, such as oak, beech, and chestnut, which provide a dense canopy and create a shaded and cool environment. This makes it an ideal destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers, especially during the summer months when the temperature rises. The forest floor is covered with a rich carpet of ferns, bluebells, and wildflowers, adding to the enchanting atmosphere.

Gennets Furze is also home to a variety of wildlife. It serves as a habitat for numerous bird species, including woodpeckers, owls, and various songbirds. Additionally, the forest is a sanctuary for small mammals like rabbits, squirrels, and foxes. Visitors may even be fortunate enough to catch a glimpse of deer grazing peacefully in the early morning or evening hours.

The wood is crisscrossed with a network of well-maintained footpaths and trails, allowing visitors to explore the area and immerse themselves in its natural splendor. These paths cater to both casual walkers and more experienced hikers, with options for short, leisurely strolls or longer, more challenging routes.

Overall, Gennets Furze offers a serene and idyllic setting, inviting visitors to connect with nature and enjoy the beauty of the Sussex countryside.

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Gennets Furze Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.081676/-0.53170201 or Grid Reference TQ0232. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Wey and Arun Canal

Loxwood Bridge is just visible in the distance.

Simon Carey

A bizarre canal lock, 2007

A possibly unique arrangement where the lower gates tower above the upper gates. This results from rebuilding to match an upper pound dug out to a lower level to pass under a new B2133 bridge. There is still a small rise. Lock 5, Brewhurst, on the Wey and Arun Junction Canal.

Robin Webster

Newly lowered pound, Wey and Arun Canal, 2007

The canal was culverted under a lowered B2133 after closure. A requirement of the resurrection of this part of the canal was that the road level was not to be altered. Consequently the canal under a new bridge, still in hand here, had to be at a lower level than previously. This is the more deeply dug pound. This needed a drastically altered lower lock (behind the camera) and a completely new lock beyond the bridge.

Robin Webster

Newly lowered pound, Wey and Arun Canal, 2007

The canal was culverted under a lowered B2133 after closure. A requirement of the resurrection of this part of the canal was that the road level was not to be altered. Consequently the canal under a new bridge, still in hand ahead, had to be at a lower level than previously. This is the more deeply dug pound. This needed a drastically altered lower lock and a completely new lock beyond the bridge.

Robin Webster

New lock and bridge, 2007

The canal was culverted under a lowered B2133 after closure. A requirement of the resurrection of the canal was that the road level was not to be altered. Consequently the canal under a new bridge (still in hand and beyond the one ahead), had to be at a lower level than previously. This needed a drastically altered lower lock and this completely new upper lock, the old canal level being as seen here.

Robin Webster

Devil's Hole Lock, Wey and Arun Canal, 2007

The stonework has been very drastically repaired, but no gates yet, with the canal above still yet to be watered.

Robin Webster

Pound below Devil's Hole Lock, 2007

The partly restored Wey and Arun Canal, split into watered parts and cleared but more or less dry parts.

Robin Webster

Devil's Hole Lock, Wey and Arun Canal, 2007

The stonework has been very drastically repaired, but no gates yet, with the canal above still yet to be watered.

Robin Webster

Barberry Bridge, River Lox

Public footpath 622_1 crosses an interesting brick bridge. Its muddy state suggests the river often floods. This is looking upstream.

Robin Webster

Sheep in Loxwood Diamond Jubilee Community Garden

Shazz

Superior accommodation in Loxwood Diamond Jubilee Community Garden

Shazz

Brewhurst Lock

Brewhurst Lock on the Wey and Arun Canal which was restored in 1996

Donald Simmons

Ifold and Loxwood from the air

Ifold is to the left, Loxwood right of centre. Between them winds the Wey and Arun Canal following the River Lox.

Derek Harper

Hog Wood from the air

Woods and fields northwest of Ifold, with many bocage fields close to the wood. Left of centre is Sydney Farm.

Derek Harper

Farms north of Loxwood from the air

Songhurst Furze is the large wood on the left; Old and New Songhurst farms lie a little away from the wood's edge. The farm buildings by the wood's corner go unnamed on maps; just to their right is Songhurst. At lower right is Alfold Bars; Loxwood is at upper right.

Derek Harper