Blackcorner Wood

Wood, Forest in Sussex Crawley

England

Blackcorner Wood

M23 Junction 9 - Gatwick Airport Spur Road, West Sussex Viewed from a bridleway bridge just to the south, looking N. — M23 Junction 9 - Gatwick Airport Spur Road, West Sussex Credit: Pete Chapman

Blackcorner Wood is a picturesque woodland located in Sussex, England. Covering an area of approximately 50 acres, it is nestled within the rolling hills and scenic landscapes of the South Downs National Park. The wood is predominantly composed of native broadleaf trees such as oak, beech, and ash, which create a dense canopy that provides shade and shelter for a variety of wildlife.

The wood is known for its tranquil and peaceful atmosphere, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and walkers. A network of well-maintained footpaths and trails meander through the woodland, allowing visitors to explore the diverse flora and fauna that inhabit the area. Bluebells carpet the forest floor in spring, creating a beautiful and vibrant display of color.

Blackcorner Wood is also home to a rich diversity of wildlife. Deer, foxes, and badgers are often spotted roaming the forest, while a wide range of bird species can be observed throughout the year. The wood provides an important habitat for many endangered and protected species, including bats and several species of butterflies.

The management of Blackcorner Wood is overseen by local conservation organizations, who work tirelessly to maintain the woodland's ecological balance and protect its natural beauty. This includes selective tree thinning and invasive species control to promote the growth of native plants and ensure the long-term sustainability of the wood.

Overall, Blackcorner Wood is a hidden gem in Sussex, offering visitors a chance to immerse themselves in the beauty of nature and enjoy the peace and tranquility of this enchanting woodland.

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Blackcorner Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.14248/-0.14577245 or Grid Reference TQ2939. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

M23 Junction 9 - Gatwick Airport Spur Road, West Sussex

Viewed from a bridleway bridge just to the south, looking N.

Pete Chapman

The Shipley Bridge Pub, Shipley Bridge, Surrey

A country pub with a large pub garden. View taken from E looking W. Popular on this Friday lunchtime.

Pete Chapman

Motorway Bridge of B2037 over M23, Shipley Bridge, Surrey

View taken from Bridleway bridge to the N, looking S. The Shipley Bridge Pub is very close to this bridge.

Pete Chapman

Telephone Mast near M23 Junction 9, Near Burstow, Surrey.

This is situated in a field just N of a bridleway leading to Burstow. View taken looking N from the bridleway.

Pete Chapman

The John Flamsteed Hall, Burstow Church, Burstow, Surrey

Just over the road from the church. A plaque over the door states that the building was erected in 1859.

Pete Chapman

Boundary meeting point

The far side of this balancing pond, at the foot of the M23 Gatwick Spur (the crash barriers of which can be seen across the middle of the photo), is the meeting point of Tandridge District and Reigate and Banstead District (both in Surrey) and West Sussex. The motorway is in West Sussex, most of the foreground is in Reigate and Banstead and a thin sliver of land at the base of the embankment, running from the left hand side of the photo to a point in the centre, is in Tandridge. Older maps show the Surrey/West Sussex border running south from this point, which subsequently got shifted to the main M23. But the district boundaries appear to have remained unchanged, which would seem to explain the thin triangle of Tandridge shown on the map. Viewed on a very gloomy Sunday morning.

Ian Capper

Peeks Brook Lane

Running under the M23 Gatwick Spur.

Ian Capper

Joining the M23 Gatwick spur road from the Northbound M23

Front seat passenger's view

Geoff Dent

Access to Gatwick Airport from M23

Junction 9.

Stanley Howe

Police Parking?

A not totally clear road sign for foreign visitors to Britain approaching their departure airport!

Stanley Howe

M23 Motorway

Martyn Davies

Fly tipping on Church Lane

Although a public bridleway, this part of the lane is vehicular access to several houses and commercial premises over the M23 bridge ahead. Composed largely of old brick rubble, this is not the sort of thing to run into when coming over the hump in the dark.

Robin Webster

Burstow Stream at Church Lane

The bridleway Church Lane crosses by a bridge with a stone "REBUILT 1909". A good job seems to have been done, although the underside was not inspected!

Robin Webster

Airborne above the M23

We have just taken off from Gatwick airport in the less usual easterly direction. This was the day before most European airspace was closed for six days due to an ash cloud caused by a volcanic eruption in Iceland. In the foreground we can see the minor road at Worth crossing the M23 and in the distance junction 10, which is in TQ3038

Graham Horn

The Shipley Bridge Inn, Shipley Bridge, Surrey

Ruth Sharville

Gatwick Beehive

Original 1930s Circular Airport Terminal. The airport was re-built approximately 1/2 mile to the north in the 1950s. The "Beehive" is now used as offices

Michael of Crawley

Gatwick Road, Manor Royal Industrial Estate, Crawley, West Sussex

The Manor Royal industrial estate is centred on TQ2738, but also spreads over about a third of this grid square. A feature here is the bridge over the main road linking two buildings belonging to the same organisation. The road building works are connected with the installation of the "Fastway" guided bus network throughout Crawley.

Pete Chapman

Milton Mount Lake, Pound Hill, Crawley, West Sussex

Milton Mount Lake was once in the grounds of the Worth Park country estate. The estate was absorbed into the residential neighbourhood of Pound Hill and built upon. In the background, it is just possible to see an aircraft that has just taken off from Gatwick airport. The E end of the runway is 2km north of here. Aircraft taking off would not normally be seen from here, as they usually take off into the West (against the prevailing wind). The wind on this day was from the east.

Pete Chapman

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Blackcorner Wood is located at Grid Ref: TQ2939 (Lat: 51.14248, Lng: -0.14577245)

Administrative County: West Sussex

District: Crawley

Police Authority: Sussex