Fullers Shaw

Wood, Forest in Sussex Horsham

England

Fullers Shaw

Bewbush Barn Church An old barn conversion. The barn predates the surrounding housing by several decade. Money was raised by the local church community over several years with the church opening in the late 1990s, and making one of the more interesting parish churches around — Bewbush Barn Church Credit: Michael of Crawley

Fullers Shaw is a picturesque woodland located in Sussex, England. Situated within the larger area of Sussex Wood, Fullers Shaw is known for its dense forest and diverse flora and fauna. The woodland covers an expansive area, providing a serene and tranquil environment for nature enthusiasts and visitors alike.

The forest is primarily composed of native tree species such as oak, beech, and pine, creating a rich and varied canopy that provides shelter for numerous wildlife species. The forest floor is adorned with a carpet of wildflowers, ferns, and mosses, adding to the beauty and biodiversity of the area.

Fullers Shaw is a haven for wildlife, with various species calling it home. It is home to a range of bird species, including woodpeckers, owls, and songbirds. Small mammals such as squirrels, rabbits, and hedgehogs can also be spotted within the woodland. Additionally, the forest provides a habitat for a variety of insects, including butterflies and dragonflies.

The woodland offers a range of walking trails and paths, allowing visitors to explore its natural beauty at their own pace. These trails lead visitors through the different sections of the forest, providing opportunities to observe the diverse plant and animal life.

Fullers Shaw is a popular destination for nature lovers, hikers, and photographers who seek to immerse themselves in the beauty of Sussex Wood. Its scenic landscapes, vibrant flora, and abundant wildlife make it an enchanting place to visit and appreciate the wonders of nature.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 51.099458/-0.25571498 or Grid Reference TQ2234. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Bewbush Barn Church

An old barn conversion. The barn predates the surrounding housing by several decade. Money was raised by the local church community over several years with the church opening in the late 1990s, and making one of the more interesting parish churches around

Michael of Crawley

The Cherry Tree Public House, Near Faygate, West Sussex.

A wayside inn on the N side of the A264 dual carriageway

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Faygate Station, Faygate, West Sussex

Not pretty, but functional. The small village of Faygate is surprisingly industrial (easy access to the railway and main A264 road probably the reason) for its location and the station fits in with the theme. On the Line between Horsham and Crawley (London Victoria - Littlehampton/Bognor Regis)

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Water Tower, Beacon Hill, Colgate, West Sussex

This concrete water tower is built near to the highest point on Beacon Hill (146m above sea level). Colgate is situated on top of a long ridge of wealdland that stretches E-W between Pease Pottage and the outskirts of Horsham. Water pressure in the area would be quite low without the use of a water tower.

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Gate house to the Holmbush estate, off A264, between Crawley and Horsham

The gatehouse to the original main drive up to the house on the Holmwood estate.

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Holmbush Potteries Industrial Estate, Crawley.

Conveniently situated off the main A264 road between Crawley and Horsham. Features a large builders merchants premises and several smaller trading and industrial units.

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Wimland Farm, Near Faygate, West Sussex

A standard sized farmstead for the area, and one where farming appears to still be the main activity. Small pond behind the bushes on the left. View taken from the public road immediately to the N.

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Phone Mast, Wimland Farm, Near Faygate, West Sussex

Phone mast in amongst the farm buildings of the main farmstead.

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Road Junction near Wimland Farm, Faygate, West Sussex

All narrow (single track) roads. The sign was a bit dilapidated - the central limb (to Faygate) was missing.

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Road Junction, Near Carylls Lea, Faygate, West Sussex

The metalled bridleway (see square TQ2235) comes out at this junction. Directions go to Faygate, Wimland, and Rusper.

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Field adjacent to bridleway near Carylls Lea junction, Faygate, West Sussex

This corner of the field is in the SW corner of the grid square, but there were several similar open fields on either side of the public right of way (which runs along a metalled farm track at this point). The view looks down across the wide shallow valley that the A264 Crawley-Horsham road runs through. In the distance, the large house of the Holmwood estate can just be made out on the far hillside. To the Left (E) of the field is a small wood. View taken looking SSE from the bridleway.

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Woodland S of bridleway between Ifield West (Crawley) and Carylls Lea junction (Faygate), West Sussex.

One of many small pieces of woodland that are scattered over this part of rural Sussex. This wood is adjacent to the field in one of the other photos for this square. Mainly young deciduous trees, this area recently cleared.

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Bridleway crossing the Crawley - Horsham Railway line, Ifield West, Crawley, West Sussex

A small level crossing to cater for bridleway traffic (pedestrians, horses, bicycles, but no motor vehicles). Access to the line via gates. Users are left to check that the line is clear for themselves. This bridleway from Ifield West ultimately ends up at Colgate (3km south) and is on the same route as the one shown for grid square TQ2333

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Bridleway through trees from Ifield West (Crawley) to Carylls Lea Junction (Faygate).

This bridleway has several different surfaces, starting from a wide earth track (here) through two parallel concrete strips (near Kilnwood End) and finishing with a fully metalled road (Kilnwood to Carylls Lea). At this point the bridleway passes through a long thin strip of woodland (mature deciduous trees), with fields on either side. The bridleway joins on to the one that crosses the railway line shown on one of the other photos.

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Tern Road, Ifield West, Crawley, West Sussex - 1980/90 housing.

Ifield West was one of the later neighbourhoods to be built in Crawley, on its extreme western side. Of typically modern style the packing density of the houses appears to be greater than many of the original neighbourhoods.

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Barn at Coombers Farm, Faygate, West Sussex

Many of the farms marked on the map in this area have now become solely residential properties, with no indication of any farming activity. Coombers Farm, however, has this sturdy (and used) modern style barn.

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Bus stop and road approaching Faygate northbound

The bus stop hut has now been taken down after the car above managed to "park" itself within!

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Public Footpath to Ifield at Lambs Green, West Sussex

This path starts at Lambs Green next to The Lamb public house. The early part of the route (shown here) passes between two fences in a wooded area. View taken looking N (back towards Lambs Green).

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Fullers Shaw is located at Grid Ref: TQ2234 (Lat: 51.099458, Lng: -0.25571498)

Administrative County: West Sussex

District: Horsham

Police Authority: Sussex