Great Pepper's Wood

Wood, Forest in Sussex Horsham

England

Great Pepper's Wood

Rusty gate hinge
Rusty gate hinge Credit: Ian Cunliffe

Great Pepper's Wood is a picturesque woodland located in Sussex, England. Covering an area of approximately 200 acres, it is a haven for nature enthusiasts and offers a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

The woodland is predominantly made up of broadleaf trees, including oak, beech, and birch, which create a dense and vibrant canopy. The forest floor is adorned with a rich variety of flora, such as bluebells, primroses, and ferns, adding to its natural beauty.

Great Pepper's Wood is home to a diverse range of wildlife, making it an ideal spot for wildlife enthusiasts and birdwatchers. Visitors can spot various species of birds, including woodpeckers, owls, and jays, as well as mammals like deer, foxes, and badgers. In spring, the woodland comes alive with the melodious songs of birds and the delightful sight of newborn animals.

The wood offers a network of well-maintained trails, allowing visitors to explore its enchanting beauty at their own pace. Nature walks, cycling, and horse riding are popular activities enjoyed by locals and tourists alike. The woodland also provides a tranquil picnic area, where visitors can relax and enjoy the serene surroundings.

Great Pepper's Wood is managed by the local conservation trust, ensuring its preservation and protection for future generations. The trust also organizes educational programs and events to promote the importance of conservation and raise awareness about the woodland's ecological significance.

Overall, Great Pepper's Wood is a gem in the heart of Sussex, offering a delightful experience for nature lovers and providing a sanctuary for both wildlife and humans alike.

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Great Pepper's Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.923638/-0.33860708 or Grid Reference TQ1615. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Rusty gate hinge
Rusty gate hinge
Wappingthorn Farm With its impressive barns and towers the farm is unmissable, close to the centre of the square.
Wappingthorn Farm
With its impressive barns and towers the farm is unmissable, close to the centre of the square.
Nutwood House and meadows Towards E of square where footpath crosses fields to reach road.
Nutwood House and meadows
Towards E of square where footpath crosses fields to reach road.
Sweethill Farm and pastures Taken from South looking right across the gridsquare towards the farm.
Sweethill Farm and pastures
Taken from South looking right across the gridsquare towards the farm.
Northover Stables Sheds and stables near Northover farm, close to the middle of this gridsquare.
Northover Stables
Sheds and stables near Northover farm, close to the middle of this gridsquare.
Tractor Jam Nice collection of tractors outside New Wharf farm at Horsebridge Common on the West side of the square.
Tractor Jam
Nice collection of tractors outside New Wharf farm at Horsebridge Common on the West side of the square.
Outbuildings, Honeybridge Farm Known as Starkers Farm on the 1940s map. Taken from the footpath that links Daylands Farm with Kings Barn Farm.
Outbuildings, Honeybridge Farm
Known as Starkers Farm on the 1940s map. Taken from the footpath that links Daylands Farm with Kings Barn Farm.
Field, Jessops Farm Taken from the footpath that goes through the farm.
Field, Jessops Farm
Taken from the footpath that goes through the farm.
Footpath, Jack O'Lantern Wood This is one of the better ones too!
Footpath, Jack O'Lantern Wood
This is one of the better ones too!
The route to Hawking Sopers Common Copse is to the right and those rainclouds were heading my way.
The route to Hawking Sopers
Common Copse is to the right and those rainclouds were heading my way.
Dying Deer, near Jessops Farm On the footpath that heads south from the farm. Both back legs seemed to be gone. Not much I could do I'm afraid.
Dying Deer, near Jessops Farm
On the footpath that heads south from the farm. Both back legs seemed to be gone. Not much I could do I'm afraid.
Small Hill near Furzfield Cottage Taken from Spithandle Lane path. The peak should have had Upper Barn on it but this did not appear to be either there or visible.
Small Hill near Furzfield Cottage
Taken from Spithandle Lane path. The peak should have had Upper Barn on it but this did not appear to be either there or visible.
Colour amid the gloom, Spithandle Copse Amongst the churned up mudbath that was Spithandle Lane was the odd bloom of spring flowers and shoots which make a lovely contrast to the murky browns elsewhere
Colour amid the gloom, Spithandle Copse
Amongst the churned up mudbath that was Spithandle Lane was the odd bloom of spring flowers and shoots which make a lovely contrast to the murky browns elsewhere
Spithandle Lane Spithandle Copse to the right, Spithandle Rough to the left. The road at the bottom left heads to College Wood Farm. The lane itself links Wiston to Horsebridge Common.
Spithandle Lane
Spithandle Copse to the right, Spithandle Rough to the left. The road at the bottom left heads to College Wood Farm. The lane itself links Wiston to Horsebridge Common.
Outbuildings, Guessgate Farm Taken from the footpath that links Spithandle Lane to the A283.
Outbuildings, Guessgate Farm
Taken from the footpath that links Spithandle Lane to the A283.
Loves Rough Taken from the footpath linking Spithandle Lane with the A283.
Loves Rough
Taken from the footpath linking Spithandle Lane with the A283.
Farmland near The Falconers Taken from the footpath that links Spithandle Lane with the A283. Chanctonbury Ring is in the middle distance.
Farmland near The Falconers
Taken from the footpath that links Spithandle Lane with the A283. Chanctonbury Ring is in the middle distance.
Cherrytree Rough Taken in the pouring rain from the footpath that heads towards Wappingthorn.
Cherrytree Rough
Taken in the pouring rain from the footpath that heads towards Wappingthorn.
Show me another place!

Great Pepper's Wood is located at Grid Ref: TQ1615 (Lat: 50.923638, Lng: -0.33860708)

Administrative County: West Sussex

District: Horsham

Police Authority: Sussex

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