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Cissbury Plantation

Wood, Forest in Sussex Worthing

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Cissbury Plantation

Cattle in Canada Bottom - view to the NW This is a cross-grid shot. The camera was in the square to the east.
Cattle in Canada Bottom - view to the NW Credit: Ian Cunliffe

Cissbury Plantation is a picturesque wood located in Sussex, England. Spanning an area of approximately 850 acres, it is considered one of the largest and most diverse forests in the region. The plantation is nestled within the South Downs National Park, offering visitors a stunning natural landscape to explore.

The wood is primarily composed of a mix of deciduous and coniferous trees, creating a varied and vibrant canopy throughout the year. Native tree species such as oak, beech, and birch dominate the plantation, providing a rich habitat for a diverse range of wildlife. The forest floor is adorned with an array of wildflowers and ferns, further enhancing its natural beauty.

Cissbury Plantation is not only a haven for nature enthusiasts but also holds historical significance. The site is home to an ancient hill fort, known as Cissbury Ring, dating back to the Iron Age. This hill fort is one of the largest and most well-preserved in England, offering a glimpse into the region's ancient past. Visitors can explore the fort's earthworks and ramparts while enjoying panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

The wood is crisscrossed by a network of well-maintained footpaths and trails, making it a popular destination for walkers, hikers, and cyclists. These paths lead visitors through a variety of landscapes, from dense woodland to open meadows, providing a diverse and enjoyable experience.

Overall, Cissbury Plantation is a captivating destination where visitors can immerse themselves in nature, explore historical landmarks, and enjoy the tranquility of the Sussex countryside.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 50.857292/-0.38317897 or Grid Reference TQ1307. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Cattle in Canada Bottom - view to the NW This is a cross-grid shot. The camera was in the square to the east.
Cattle in Canada Bottom - view to the NW
This is a cross-grid shot. The camera was in the square to the east.
Mechanical digger - north of Lychpole Farm
Mechanical digger - north of Lychpole Farm
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]
High Salvington post mill, Furze Road, Worthing Previously known as Durrington Mill this Grade II Listed post mill is described in the listing as having a fantail but no evidence exists to support this. The earliest written record of a mill in this location is in 1615 but the current mill was built around 1750. The windmill ground flour until 1897 and continued grinding animal feed until 1905. In 1907 the roundhouse was replaced with a concrete tea-room surviving well into the 1950s. Under the care of Worthing Borough Council who bought it for £2,250 in 1959 the mill was renovated in 1961. In 1965 the cottage and outbuildings were demolished. Gale damage in 1976 resulted in the formation of the High Salvington Mill Trust and a program to fully restore the mill. The new 58ft (17.6m) diameter sails were installed in 1987-8 and the new roundhouse built in 1990 before the mill started grinding flour again in 1991. In 1998 a split was discovered in one of the stocks and a new one was made and the sails refitted.
High Salvington post mill, Furze Road, Worthing
Previously known as Durrington Mill this Grade II Listed post mill is described in the listing as having a fantail but no evidence exists to support this. The earliest written record of a mill in this location is in 1615 but the current mill was built around 1750. The windmill ground flour until 1897 and continued grinding animal feed until 1905. In 1907 the roundhouse was replaced with a concrete tea-room surviving well into the 1950s. Under the care of Worthing Borough Council who bought it for £2,250 in 1959 the mill was renovated in 1961. In 1965 the cottage and outbuildings were demolished. Gale damage in 1976 resulted in the formation of the High Salvington Mill Trust and a program to fully restore the mill. The new 58ft (17.6m) diameter sails were installed in 1987-8 and the new roundhouse built in 1990 before the mill started grinding flour again in 1991. In 1998 a split was discovered in one of the stocks and a new one was made and the sails refitted.
Steps to building on reservoir
Steps to building on reservoir
Sign at footpath junction on Charmandean Lane This footpath has not yet made it onto OS mapping - see also <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4675953">TQ1405 : Looking north on Charmandean Lane</a>.
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.
Looking east across downland valley
Looking east across downland valley
The South Downs and the south coast from the air Looking over Worthing from a Paris bound flight from Glasgow. Selsey Bill, beyond Bognor Regis, can be seen to the top, right of the photo.
The South Downs and the south coast from the air
Looking over Worthing from a Paris bound flight from Glasgow. Selsey Bill, beyond Bognor Regis, can be seen to the top, right of the photo.
Cissbury Ring
Cissbury Ring
Riding on the downs above Findon There are some horse establishments at the bottom of the hill.
Riding on the downs above Findon
There are some horse establishments at the bottom of the hill.
Stable muck Probably hauled up from stables at Findon.
Stable muck
Probably hauled up from stables at Findon.
Downs above Findon The communications mast is on the other side of the valley used by the A24.
Downs above Findon
The communications mast is on the other side of the valley used by the A24.
Bridleway north from Cissbury Ring The clay with flints capping parts of the downs can get very messy in winter.
Bridleway north from Cissbury Ring
The clay with flints capping parts of the downs can get very messy in winter.
Barrier on bridleway At a junction of public ways, the other are byways.
Barrier on bridleway
At a junction of public ways, the other are byways.
Track to Findon Park Farm The sign says that it is not a public right of way, which is quite true.
Track to Findon Park Farm
The sign says that it is not a public right of way, which is quite true.
Byway towards Steyning The clay with flints capping parts of the downs can get very messy in winter.
Byway towards Steyning
The clay with flints capping parts of the downs can get very messy in winter.
Gravel track to Cissbury Barns Wedding receptions etc, excellent.
Gravel track to Cissbury Barns
Wedding receptions etc, excellent.
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!
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!
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Cissbury Plantation is located at Grid Ref: TQ1307 (Lat: 50.857292, Lng: -0.38317897)

Administrative County: West Sussex

District: Worthing

Police Authority: Sussex

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