Keeper's Plantation

Wood, Forest in Sussex Arun

England

Keeper's Plantation

Highden Hill On the South Downs Way approaching Biggen Holt.
Highden Hill Credit: Chris Thomas-Atkin

Keeper's Plantation is a picturesque woodland located in Sussex, England. Covering an area of approximately 200 acres, it is a part of the vast forested landscape in the region. The plantation is nestled within the undulating terrain of Sussex, surrounded by rolling hills and meandering streams, offering visitors a tranquil and serene environment.

The plantation is predominantly composed of a variety of tree species, including oak, beech, birch, and pine. These trees create a dense canopy, providing shade and creating a perfect habitat for numerous bird species, small mammals, and insects. The diverse flora and fauna found within the plantation make it a popular destination among nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers.

Visitors to Keeper's Plantation can explore the network of well-maintained walking trails that wind through the woodland. These trails offer stunning views of the surrounding countryside and provide an opportunity to immerse oneself in the natural beauty of the area. The plantation also features a small picnic area, allowing visitors to relax and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere.

Additionally, Keeper's Plantation is managed by local authorities, ensuring the preservation and maintenance of the woodland. Regular conservation efforts take place to protect the delicate ecosystem and promote the growth of native plant species.

Overall, Keeper's Plantation in Sussex is a haven for nature lovers, providing a beautiful setting to connect with nature and enjoy the tranquility of the woodlands.

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Keeper's Plantation Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.877885/-0.41715012 or Grid Reference TQ1109. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Highden Hill On the South Downs Way approaching Biggen Holt.
Highden Hill
On the South Downs Way approaching Biggen Holt.
View west across Nepcote Green The building on the left is the Wattle House. It dates from the end of the 1700s when it was used to store wattle hurdles for the sheep pens used during the annual sheep fair. [<span class="nowrap"><a title="https://fancyfreewalks.org/W.Sussex/Findon.pdf" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://fancyfreewalks.org/W.Sussex/Findon.pdf">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>]
View west across Nepcote Green
The building on the left is the Wattle House. It dates from the end of the 1700s when it was used to store wattle hurdles for the sheep pens used during the annual sheep fair. [LinkExternal link]
Muntham Farmland Fields near A24, looking South
Muntham Farmland
Fields near A24, looking South
Windlesham House School Looking West across the playing fields
Windlesham House School
Looking West across the playing fields
North End Buildings and Downland to the East of North End farm at the North West corner of the grid square.
North End
Buildings and Downland to the East of North End farm at the North West corner of the grid square.
Near Frieslands Looking South East from the South Downs Way car park situatedright at the North of the square.
Near Frieslands
Looking South East from the South Downs Way car park situatedright at the North of the square.
Looking East through small copse towards Highden Barn
Looking East through small copse towards Highden Barn
Water tank This water tank stands in isolation beside the bridleway running South West from Chanctonbury Ring to the A24 at North End Farm, (London to Worthing Road).
All water on the downs has to be specially pumped up there. The pressure from the water main is not enough.
There is a similar tank beside the Chanctonbury Ring to Cissbury Ring bridleway at TQ142099
Water tank
This water tank stands in isolation beside the bridleway running South West from Chanctonbury Ring to the A24 at North End Farm, (London to Worthing Road). All water on the downs has to be specially pumped up there. The pressure from the water main is not enough. There is a similar tank beside the Chanctonbury Ring to Cissbury Ring bridleway at TQ142099
Pest  House, Findon The Pest House or a way of isolating those with infectious diseases, see more at <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.findonvillage.com/0504_the_pest_house.htm" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.findonvillage.com/0504_the_pest_house.htm">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Pest House, Findon
The Pest House or a way of isolating those with infectious diseases, see more at LinkExternal link
Track by Highden Beeches According to the OS map the public bridleway runs parallel to the track further to the right in the field.  But it is much easier to take the track.
The long low hill in the distance on the right is Longfurlong; next to that, slightly higher and closer to the centre of the photograph, is Church Hill.
Track by Highden Beeches
According to the OS map the public bridleway runs parallel to the track further to the right in the field. But it is much easier to take the track. The long low hill in the distance on the right is Longfurlong; next to that, slightly higher and closer to the centre of the photograph, is Church Hill.
Junction of farm tracks by Highden Beeches
Junction of farm tracks by Highden Beeches
Track near Cobden Farm The trees in the distance are Highden Beeches.
Track near Cobden Farm
The trees in the distance are Highden Beeches.
Bridleway near Muntham Farm The bridleway leads to the busy A24 road at North End, north of Findon.
Bridleway near Muntham Farm
The bridleway leads to the busy A24 road at North End, north of Findon.
Highden Beeches Viewed from the South Downs Way, it is marked on the first edition OS map of 1813 as Muntham Firs.
Highden Beeches
Viewed from the South Downs Way, it is marked on the first edition OS map of 1813 as Muntham Firs.
South Downs Way Heading down the slope at Highden Hill. Chanctonbury Ring is obscured by low level cloud in the background.
South Downs Way
Heading down the slope at Highden Hill. Chanctonbury Ring is obscured by low level cloud in the background.
View south towards the A24 from the South Downs Way After crossing the minor road from Washington the South Downs Way crosses the A24 before its climb up Highden Hill
View south towards the A24 from the South Downs Way
After crossing the minor road from Washington the South Downs Way crosses the A24 before its climb up Highden Hill
This part of the South Downs Way is metalled to service houses at the lower end of Highden Hill
This part of the South Downs Way is metalled to service houses at the lower end of Highden Hill
Bridleway running south from the South Downs Way Heading towards Windlesham House School
Bridleway running south from the South Downs Way
Heading towards Windlesham House School
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Keeper's Plantation is located at Grid Ref: TQ1109 (Lat: 50.877885, Lng: -0.41715012)

Administrative County: West Sussex

District: Arun

Police Authority: Sussex

What 3 Words

///kilts.lyricism.general. Near Findon, West Sussex

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 50.877885,-0.41715012
Bus Stop
North End
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 4400LH0207
Naptan Bearing: N
Naptan CommonName: North End
Naptan Indicator: o/s North End House
Naptan Landmark: North End House
Naptan NaptanCode: wsxdajtd
Naptan Street: A24
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 50.8771984/-0.4103354
The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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