Banks Wood

Wood, Forest in Sussex Mid Sussex

England

Banks Wood

Path and track junction near Allens Farm Straight on is private access to Dillion's Farm. Left is footpath 2CR to Handcross. Right is access to Allens Farm, shared part of the way with footpath 5CR which may be used as part of a route to Balcombe.
Path and track junction near Allens Farm Credit: Robin Webster

Banks Wood, located in Sussex, England, is a picturesque forest that covers an area of approximately 100 acres. It is a part of the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, known for its stunning landscapes and rich biodiversity. The wood is situated near the village of Crowborough and is easily accessible to visitors.

Banks Wood is predominantly composed of oak and beech trees, which create a dense canopy that filters sunlight and provides a cool and tranquil atmosphere. The forest floor is covered with a thick layer of leaf litter, creating a soft carpet underfoot and providing a habitat for a variety of small animals and insects.

The wood is crisscrossed with a network of well-maintained footpaths, allowing visitors to explore the area at their own pace. It is a popular destination for walkers, joggers, and nature enthusiasts who come to enjoy the peaceful surroundings and observe the diverse wildlife.

Wildflowers bloom in abundance during the spring and summer months, adding bursts of color to the greenery. Bluebells, primroses, and foxgloves are amongst the many species that can be found here. Birdwatchers are also drawn to Banks Wood, as it is home to a wide range of avian species, including woodpeckers, nuthatches, and tawny owls.

The wood is well-maintained by local authorities, ensuring that it remains a haven of tranquility and natural beauty. Visitors to Banks Wood can expect a peaceful and immersive experience in the heart of Sussex's stunning countryside.

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Path and track junction near Allens Farm Straight on is private access to Dillion's Farm. Left is footpath 2CR to Handcross. Right is access to Allens Farm, shared part of the way with footpath 5CR which may be used as part of a route to Balcombe.
Path and track junction near Allens Farm
Straight on is private access to Dillion's Farm. Left is footpath 2CR to Handcross. Right is access to Allens Farm, shared part of the way with footpath 5CR which may be used as part of a route to Balcombe.
Short green lane near Allens Farm With no public status, and not much used anyway, this was the start of a route, mainly field edges, to Staplefield Upper Common. This has apparently withered away.
Short green lane near Allens Farm
With no public status, and not much used anyway, this was the start of a route, mainly field edges, to Staplefield Upper Common. This has apparently withered away.
Footpath 5CR near Allens Farm Through the gate the path drops down four or five steps to the farm approach track.
Footpath 5CR near Allens Farm
Through the gate the path drops down four or five steps to the farm approach track.
Barns at Allens Farm
Barns at Allens Farm
Gate on footpath 5CR near Allens Farm
Gate on footpath 5CR near Allens Farm
Power line near Allens Farm
Power line near Allens Farm
Walkers on footpath 5CR Towards Ditton Place, Brantridge Lane and it is part of a route to Balcombe. The official route goes round the field edges on the left, but nobody seems to go that way with the field in permanent grass.
Walkers on footpath 5CR
Towards Ditton Place, Brantridge Lane and it is part of a route to Balcombe. The official route goes round the field edges on the left, but nobody seems to go that way with the field in permanent grass.
Footpath 5CR towards Staplefield or Handcross The official route goes round the field edges on the right, but nobody seems to go that way with the field in permanent grass.
Footpath 5CR towards Staplefield or Handcross
The official route goes round the field edges on the right, but nobody seems to go that way with the field in permanent grass.
Public and private paths In gill woodland, public footpath 5CR crosses the gill, the private path runs along the western shoulder. The quite significant gill has no mapped name.
Public and private paths
In gill woodland, public footpath 5CR crosses the gill, the private path runs along the western shoulder. The quite significant gill has no mapped name.
Gill footbridge, path 5CR By rights the mud should have dried up by late July, but there had been some very wet days.
Gill footbridge, path 5CR
By rights the mud should have dried up by late July, but there had been some very wet days.
Footpath 5CR in unnamed gill Running down to cross the stream to the right.
Footpath 5CR in unnamed gill
Running down to cross the stream to the right.
Footpath 5CR descends into unnamed gill Towards Staplefield or Handcross.
Footpath 5CR descends into unnamed gill
Towards Staplefield or Handcross.
Footpath 5CR descends into unnamed gill Towards Staplefield or Handcross.
Footpath 5CR descends into unnamed gill
Towards Staplefield or Handcross.
Old Jarretts Farmhouse
Old Jarretts Farmhouse
Ditton Place An Edwardian country house with several changes of use from WWII onwards, now flats. Grade II*(star) listed.
Ditton Place
An Edwardian country house with several changes of use from WWII onwards, now flats. Grade II*(star) listed.
Weathercock on Ditton Place coach house The 1904 coach house is a grade II listed building.
Weathercock on Ditton Place coach house
The 1904 coach house is a grade II listed building.
Pond, Ditton Place
Pond, Ditton Place
Ditton Place entrance, Brantridge Lane The Elizabethan postbox is number RH17 143.
Ditton Place entrance, Brantridge Lane
The Elizabethan postbox is number RH17 143.
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Banks Wood is located at Grid Ref: TQ2930 (Lat: 51.057766, Lng: -0.15322562)

Administrative County: West Sussex

District: Mid Sussex

Police Authority: Sussex

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Located within 500m of 51.057766,-0.15322562
Barrier: stile
Lat/Long: 51.0565753/-0.1471814
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 51.0613424/-0.1500274
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 51.0613398/-0.1506586
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