Ashen Wood

Wood, Forest in Sussex Mid Sussex

England

Ashen Wood

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 Credit: Robin Webster

Ashen Wood, located in Sussex, England, is a picturesque forest that spans over a vast area of land. Known for its dense vegetation, towering trees, and tranquil ambiance, this woodland is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers seeking a peaceful escape from city life.

The forest is primarily composed of a variety of deciduous trees, including oak, beech, and ash, which give the wood its name. These trees create a lush canopy that filters sunlight, creating a cool and shaded atmosphere below. The forest floor is covered in a thick carpet of moss, ferns, and wildflowers, adding to the enchanting beauty of the woodland.

Ashen Wood is also home to a diverse range of wildlife. Visitors may catch glimpses of deer, foxes, rabbits, and various species of birds, including woodpeckers and owls. The forest provides a natural habitat for these creatures, offering them food and shelter.

The forest is crisscrossed by a network of walking paths and trails, making it easily accessible to visitors. These trails lead adventurers through the heart of the wood, providing opportunities to explore its hidden corners and discover its hidden wonders. Along the way, hikers may stumble upon babbling brooks, small ponds, and even ancient ruins, adding a sense of mystery and history to their journey.

Ashen Wood is a true gem of Sussex, offering a serene and enchanting experience for those who venture into its depths.

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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.
Shallow dry valley Sloping down from Bury Wood towards Northlands Farm.
Shallow dry valley
Sloping down from Bury Wood towards Northlands Farm.
Paved path through Whitehouse Wood Public footpath 14Ba is remarkably paved with narrow stone flags for some considerable distance, probably the work of the local estate.
Paved path through Whitehouse Wood
Public footpath 14Ba is remarkably paved with narrow stone flags for some considerable distance, probably the work of the local estate.
Field south of Whitehouse Wood
Field south of Whitehouse Wood
Path, Seyron Wood
Path, Seyron Wood
Path, Seyron Wood
Path, Seyron Wood
Field with a view From by White House Farm.
Field with a view
From by White House Farm.
White House Farm
White House Farm
Farm road by The White House Also public footpath 14Ba.
Farm road by The White House
Also public footpath 14Ba.
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Ashen Wood is located at Grid Ref: TQ2930 (Lat: 51.058107, Lng: -0.1486456)

Administrative County: West Sussex

District: Mid Sussex

Police Authority: Sussex

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