Shipdens Holt

Wood, Forest in Sussex Worthing

England

Shipdens Holt

Border of the Southdown National Park Footpath next to a Hill Barn Golf Club.

Park info : <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Downs_National_Park" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Downs_National_Park">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> — Border of the Southdown National Park Credit: James Emmans

Shipdens Holt is a small woodland area located in Sussex, England. It is situated near the village of Shipden, and covers an area of approximately 50 acres. The woodland is predominantly made up of mixed deciduous trees, including oak, beech, and ash, creating a picturesque and diverse landscape.

Shipdens Holt is known for its rich biodiversity, providing a habitat for a wide range of plant and animal species. The forest floor is covered in a lush carpet of bluebells during the spring months, creating a stunning display of color. This attracts a variety of insects, such as butterflies and bees, which are essential for pollination.

The woodland is also home to a number of bird species, including woodpeckers, thrushes, and owls. These birds find shelter and nesting sites among the dense foliage and tall trees. Additionally, mammals like deer, foxes, and squirrels can be observed in the area, making it a popular spot for wildlife enthusiasts and photographers.

Shipdens Holt offers numerous walking trails and paths, allowing visitors to explore the woodland and appreciate its natural beauty. The peaceful and tranquil atmosphere makes it an ideal destination for nature lovers and those seeking a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Overall, Shipdens Holt is a charming and idyllic woodland in Sussex, offering a haven for diverse wildlife and providing a serene escape for visitors.

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Shipdens Holt Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.856577/-0.3873667 or Grid Reference TQ1307. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Border of the Southdown National Park

Footpath next to a Hill Barn Golf Club. Park info : Link

James Emmans

Cattle in Canada Bottom - view to the NW

This is a cross-grid shot. The camera was in the square to the east.

Ian Cunliffe

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. [Link

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Ian Cunliffe

Steps to building on reservoir

Shazz

Sign at footpath junction on Charmandean Lane

This footpath has not yet made it onto OS mapping - see also TQ1405 : Looking north on Charmandean Lane.

Shazz

Cissbury Ring

PAUL FARMER

The Village House, Findon

One of four pubs in the village of Findon and dates from the 16th century.

Richard Rogerson

Riding on the downs above Findon

There are some horse establishments at the bottom of the hill.

Robin Webster

Stable muck

Probably hauled up from stables at Findon.

Robin Webster

Downs above Findon

The communications mast is on the other side of the valley used by the A24.

Robin Webster

Bridleway north from Cissbury Ring

The clay with flints capping parts of the downs can get very messy in winter.

Robin Webster

Barrier on bridleway

At a junction of public ways, the other are byways.

Robin Webster

Track to Findon Park Farm

The sign says that it is not a public right of way, which is quite true.

Robin Webster

Gravel track to Cissbury Barns

Wedding receptions etc, excellent.

Martin Dawes

Cissbury Barns for a wedding or a large do

In my case my nephews wedding reception. The barns are converted to a high standard, they are well off the road and I am glad we had a taxi back to our hotel in Horsham!

Martin Dawes

Cissbury Ring: the eastern entrance

Seen in rather gloomy conditions in early April. The view is roughly ENE, with Truleigh Hill the highest point on the distant horizon. The close-cropped turf is the result of grazing by ponies - perhaps introduced since Simon Carey was here in the summer of 2013: Link

Stefan Czapski

Cissbury Ring: view along the ramparts from the southern entrance

Here I'm standing in the ditch between the great inner rampart of the hill-fort and the lesser outer bank, looking north-east. On this south-east-facing flank of Cissbury the fortifications run in pretty much a straight line for about 450m. You might imagine that the photo was taken in the dead of winter, rather than (as it was) in early April. We saw very few signs of spring up here, high on the Downs - a few violets in flower, buds opening on the wayfaring tree. Simon Carey was here before me, and in kinder weather: TQ1307 : Ramparts, Cissbury Ring

Stefan Czapski

Cissbury Ring: ponies grazing near the southern entrance

Ponies have been brought in to graze the area enclosed by the fort - with the intention, no doubt, of preventing grassland from running away to scrub. All the animals seemed to be hungry - they were munching away non-stop, cropping the scant new growth on grass that was already very short.

Stefan Czapski

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Shipdens Holt is located at Grid Ref: TQ1307 (Lat: 50.856577, Lng: -0.3873667)

Administrative County: West Sussex

District: Worthing

Police Authority: Sussex