Hammerhill Wood

Wood, Forest in Sussex Horsham

England

Hammerhill Wood

Grouse Road A minor road that links Hammerpond Road at Bucks Head to Pease Pottage, the latter an old entrance to St Leonard's Forest. Old Copse is on the right.
Grouse Road Credit: Simon Carey

Hammerhill Wood, located in Sussex, England, is a captivating woodland spanning over a vast area. This natural gem is nestled within the picturesque South Downs National Park, renowned for its outstanding natural beauty. The wood is predominantly composed of a mix of ancient deciduous trees, including oak, beech, and ash, creating a diverse and enchanting forest landscape.

Visitors are greeted by a network of well-maintained footpaths that wind their way through the wood, providing ample opportunities for hiking, walking, and exploring. The wood's undulating terrain adds an element of adventure to any visit, with gentle slopes and occasional steep inclines that offer panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

Wildlife enthusiasts will be delighted by the abundance of flora and fauna that call Hammerhill Wood home. The wood provides a sanctuary for numerous bird species, such as woodpeckers, owls, and songbirds, offering a symphony of melodic tunes. It is also a habitat for various mammals, including deer, foxes, and badgers, adding to the area's natural diversity.

For those seeking tranquility and solitude, Hammerhill Wood offers a peaceful retreat away from the hustle and bustle of daily life. The rustling leaves, fragrant scent of wildflowers, and the soft whisper of the wind combine to create a serene ambiance.

With its rich biodiversity, stunning scenery, and tranquil atmosphere, Hammerhill Wood is a haven for nature lovers and an ideal destination for those seeking to reconnect with the natural world.

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Hammerhill Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.047637/-0.24704785 or Grid Reference TQ2229. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Grouse Road A minor road that links Hammerpond Road at Bucks Head to Pease Pottage, the latter an old entrance to St Leonard's Forest. Old Copse is on the right.
Grouse Road
A minor road that links Hammerpond Road at Bucks Head to Pease Pottage, the latter an old entrance to St Leonard's Forest. Old Copse is on the right.
St Leonard's Forest An open area of the forest located on the western side of Newstead Gill.
St Leonard's Forest
An open area of the forest located on the western side of Newstead Gill.
Newstead Gill A part of the River Arun catchment area that rises to the south of Pease Pottage and feeds Hammer Pond before joining Goldings Stream.
Newstead Gill
A part of the River Arun catchment area that rises to the south of Pease Pottage and feeds Hammer Pond before joining Goldings Stream.
Public Footpath 1702 Linking the High Weald Landscape Trail to the east of Grouse Road with Hammerpond Road, crossing Newstead Gill and Carterslodge Gill in the process. Plenty of fungi on the ground.
Public Footpath 1702
Linking the High Weald Landscape Trail to the east of Grouse Road with Hammerpond Road, crossing Newstead Gill and Carterslodge Gill in the process. Plenty of fungi on the ground.
St Leonard's Forest An area of the forest located to the north of Carterslodge Gill and east of Newstead Gill.
St Leonard's Forest
An area of the forest located to the north of Carterslodge Gill and east of Newstead Gill.
Carterslodge Gill Part of the River Arun catchment area that rises near Handcross and feeds Hammer Pond.
Carterslodge Gill
Part of the River Arun catchment area that rises near Handcross and feeds Hammer Pond.
Boggy Area, Hammerhill Wood Located to the immediate south of Carterslodge Gill.
Boggy Area, Hammerhill Wood
Located to the immediate south of Carterslodge Gill.
Hammerhill Wood Located on the southern side of Carterslodge Gill.
Hammerhill Wood
Located on the southern side of Carterslodge Gill.
Field next to Hammerhill Wood Not named as Lower Beeding parish was only formed in 1838 and thus was not surveyed for tithes. The mist is actually smoke from a nearby bonfire.
Field next to Hammerhill Wood
Not named as Lower Beeding parish was only formed in 1838 and thus was not surveyed for tithes. The mist is actually smoke from a nearby bonfire.
Hammerpond Road A minor road linking Alford Crossways to the eastern edge of Horsham passing three former hammer ponds.
Hammerpond Road
A minor road linking Alford Crossways to the eastern edge of Horsham passing three former hammer ponds.
Jacksons Farmhouse, Hammerpond Road Dating from the 19th century.
Jacksons Farmhouse, Hammerpond Road
Dating from the 19th century.
Solar Panels, Woodbank, Hammerpond Road An old tennis court now used for generating electricity.
Solar Panels, Woodbank, Hammerpond Road
An old tennis court now used for generating electricity.
Hammerpond Road Viewed from the junction with Church Lane as it descends into a small valley containing Hammer Pond. This section is marked as Hammer Hill on older OS maps.
Hammerpond Road
Viewed from the junction with Church Lane as it descends into a small valley containing Hammer Pond. This section is marked as Hammer Hill on older OS maps.
Church Lane Heading south from Hammerpond Road to Lower Beeding.
Church Lane
Heading south from Hammerpond Road to Lower Beeding.
Hammer Pond The surviving hammer pond that once powered St Leonards Upper Forge which operated between 1554 and 1655. The pond bay still survives at the southern end, see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7654201">TQ2128 : Pond Bay, St Leonards Upper Forge</a>, though the former site, see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7654197">TQ2128 : Site of St Leonards Upper Forge</a>, has been landscaped by Mannings Heath Golf Club. <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7654199">TQ2128 : Hammer Pond Cottage, Hammerpond Road</a> at the western end is linked too.
Hammer Pond
The surviving hammer pond that once powered St Leonards Upper Forge which operated between 1554 and 1655. The pond bay still survives at the southern end, see TQ2128 : Pond Bay, St Leonards Upper Forge, though the former site, see TQ2128 : Site of St Leonards Upper Forge, has been landscaped by Mannings Heath Golf Club. TQ2128 : Hammer Pond Cottage, Hammerpond Road at the western end is linked too.
Mannings Heath Golf Club This section adjacent to Goldings Stream, viewed from Hammerpond Road, is believed to be the site of the former hammer pond for St Leonards Lower Forge. The works operated from 1554 to 1655, often in conjunction with a furnbace built on the site as well as the Upper Forge. <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7654210">TQ2129 : Hawkins Pond</a> was a pen pond for the Lower Forge.
Mannings Heath Golf Club
This section adjacent to Goldings Stream, viewed from Hammerpond Road, is believed to be the site of the former hammer pond for St Leonards Lower Forge. The works operated from 1554 to 1655, often in conjunction with a furnbace built on the site as well as the Upper Forge. TQ2129 : Hawkins Pond was a pen pond for the Lower Forge.
Site of St Leonards Upper Forge The forge operated from 1554 to 1655 in conjunction with the Lower Forge and Furnace downstream. Viewed from Hammerpond Road which contains the surviving pond bay, see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7654201">TQ2128 : Pond Bay, St Leonards Upper Forge</a>, that separated the site from <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7654184">TQ2128 : Hammer Pond</a>. Now part of Mannigs Heath Golf Club whose landscaping has disturbed the site which also contains a World War Two pillbox.
Site of St Leonards Upper Forge
The forge operated from 1554 to 1655 in conjunction with the Lower Forge and Furnace downstream. Viewed from Hammerpond Road which contains the surviving pond bay, see TQ2128 : Pond Bay, St Leonards Upper Forge, that separated the site from TQ2128 : Hammer Pond. Now part of Mannigs Heath Golf Club whose landscaping has disturbed the site which also contains a World War Two pillbox.
Hammer Pond Cottage, Hammerpond Road The building dates from the 17th century and is contemporary with the adjacent <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7654197">TQ2128 : Site of St Leonards Upper Forge</a>. For a while it was a pair of cottages prior to becoming a single dwelling.
Hammer Pond Cottage, Hammerpond Road
The building dates from the 17th century and is contemporary with the adjacent TQ2128 : Site of St Leonards Upper Forge. For a while it was a pair of cottages prior to becoming a single dwelling.
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Hammerhill Wood is located at Grid Ref: TQ2229 (Lat: 51.047637, Lng: -0.24704785)

Administrative County: West Sussex

District: Horsham

Police Authority: Sussex

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Power: tower
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