The Warren

Wood, Forest in Sussex Mid Sussex

England

The Warren

Worth Abbey Church The Abbey Church of Our Lady Help of Christians
Worth Abbey Church Credit: John Barrett

The Warren is a picturesque woodland located in Sussex, England. Covering an area of approximately 100 acres, it is known for its natural beauty and tranquil atmosphere. The forest is predominantly made up of oak and beech trees, creating a dense and lush canopy that offers shade and shelter to a variety of wildlife.

The Warren is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and outdoor lovers. It offers a network of well-maintained walking trails that wind through the forest, allowing visitors to explore its diverse flora and fauna. The paths are suitable for all levels of fitness and offer stunning views of the surrounding countryside.

One of the main attractions of The Warren is its wildlife. The forest is home to a range of species, including deer, foxes, badgers, and a wide variety of birdlife. Birdwatchers will be delighted to spot species such as woodpeckers, owls, and various songbirds. The Warren also provides a habitat for rare and endangered species, making it an important conservation area.

Aside from its natural beauty, The Warren also holds historical significance. It is believed to have been a hunting ground for the local nobility in medieval times. The remnants of an ancient hunting lodge can still be found within the woodland, adding an element of historical intrigue to the area.

Overall, The Warren in Sussex is a captivating woodland that offers a perfect blend of natural beauty, wildlife, and historical interest. It provides a peaceful and refreshing escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, making it a must-visit destination for anyone seeking solace in nature.

If you have any feedback on the listing, please let us know in the comments section below.

The Warren Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.077065/-0.12047908 or Grid Reference TQ3132. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Worth Abbey Church The Abbey Church of Our Lady Help of Christians
Worth Abbey Church
The Abbey Church of Our Lady Help of Christians
Cowdray Arms This popular pub serves food and is close to the extensive Worth Forest
Cowdray Arms
This popular pub serves food and is close to the extensive Worth Forest
View to the East from Paddockhurst Lane This view is from the public footpath that runs from Balcombe to West Hoathly past Wakehurst.
View to the East from Paddockhurst Lane
This view is from the public footpath that runs from Balcombe to West Hoathly past Wakehurst.
Footpath sign near Newhouse Farm Here there is a choice of paths.
Footpath sign near Newhouse Farm
Here there is a choice of paths.
Farm building 1901 The footpath passes Little Strudgate Farm building 1901.
Farm building 1901
The footpath passes Little Strudgate Farm building 1901.
Footpath sign at Wakehurst Place A footpath crosses the woodland at Wakehurst. Curiously it is positioned at TQ332315 but it says it is at TQ330315.  I wonder if the instructions were given to the carver correctly !
Footpath sign at Wakehurst Place
A footpath crosses the woodland at Wakehurst. Curiously it is positioned at TQ332315 but it says it is at TQ330315. I wonder if the instructions were given to the carver correctly !
Monks Forest, Near Crawley, West Sussex View taken from the B2110, looking S. This is an area of mixed woodland, with broadleaved trees (including sweet chestnut) and coniferous plantations.
Monks Forest, Near Crawley, West Sussex
View taken from the B2110, looking S. This is an area of mixed woodland, with broadleaved trees (including sweet chestnut) and coniferous plantations.
Busy rural commuter road (B2110), near Crawley, West Sussex This rural B road gets lots of morning and evening commuter traffic, due to its proximity to Crawley and the alternative that it offers to travelling through built up areas. View taken looking SW towards a double bend from adjacent to Monks Forest (on the left) The woodland to the right is Cowdray Forest.
Busy rural commuter road (B2110), near Crawley, West Sussex
This rural B road gets lots of morning and evening commuter traffic, due to its proximity to Crawley and the alternative that it offers to travelling through built up areas. View taken looking SW towards a double bend from adjacent to Monks Forest (on the left) The woodland to the right is Cowdray Forest.
Paddockhurst Road To the west, good views of Worth School can be had from this square. The Paddockhurst Estate originally included the mansion that is now Worth School. <span class="nowrap"><a title="www.worth.org.uk" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.worth.org.uk">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Paddockhurst Road
To the west, good views of Worth School can be had from this square. The Paddockhurst Estate originally included the mansion that is now Worth School. LinkExternal link
Worth School and Abbey The futuristic Abbey Church was consecrated in 1974. It can seat 1,400 people. The modernist design by Francis Pollen is considered by many to be the finest example of 1960’s church architecture in Britain.   <span class="nowrap"><a title="www.worthabbey.net" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.worthabbey.net">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Worth School and Abbey
The futuristic Abbey Church was consecrated in 1974. It can seat 1,400 people. The modernist design by Francis Pollen is considered by many to be the finest example of 1960’s church architecture in Britain. LinkExternal link
Worth School entrance On the stone is carved the date 1933. The year of the founding of Worth Priory and preparatory school. The senior school started in 1959.
Worth School entrance
On the stone is carved the date 1933. The year of the founding of Worth Priory and preparatory school. The senior school started in 1959.
Paddockhurst Estate - Office and Sawmill On the bend of Paddockhurst Road, is the entrance to the Estate office and sawmill. This large estate was once owned by Robert Whitehead,(1823-1905) who made a fortune from developing the self propelled torpedo.
Paddockhurst Estate - Office and Sawmill
On the bend of Paddockhurst Road, is the entrance to the Estate office and sawmill. This large estate was once owned by Robert Whitehead,(1823-1905) who made a fortune from developing the self propelled torpedo.
Tree Tunnel on Balcombe Lane
Tree Tunnel on Balcombe Lane
Westwood Lake At Wakehurst Place
Westwood Lake
At Wakehurst Place
Public Footpath ...that passes right through the centre of Wakehurst place.
Public Footpath
...that passes right through the centre of Wakehurst place.
Chalybeate Spring, Balcombe The wonderful chalybeate (mineral) spring in the woods near Balcombe village.  No matter the time of year, or how wet or dry, the spring always flows constantly. The water tastes strongly of iron.  Two ancient yew trees standing astride the path on the way down to the spring makes one wonder whether the locals long ago attributed some spiritual significance to this site?
Chalybeate Spring, Balcombe
The wonderful chalybeate (mineral) spring in the woods near Balcombe village. No matter the time of year, or how wet or dry, the spring always flows constantly. The water tastes strongly of iron. Two ancient yew trees standing astride the path on the way down to the spring makes one wonder whether the locals long ago attributed some spiritual significance to this site?
Balcombe Lake Balcombe Lake, one of the many "hammer ponds" that were created in the Weald of Sussex some 3 - 400 years ago to harness water power for the local iron industry.  Now a haven for wildlife.
Balcombe Lake
Balcombe Lake, one of the many "hammer ponds" that were created in the Weald of Sussex some 3 - 400 years ago to harness water power for the local iron industry. Now a haven for wildlife.
Cottage Drive in Balcombe This is the driveway to an ancient timber framed house located just north of St Margaret’s Church in Balcombe West Sussex
Cottage Drive in Balcombe
This is the driveway to an ancient timber framed house located just north of St Margaret’s Church in Balcombe West Sussex
Show me another place!

The Warren is located at Grid Ref: TQ3132 (Lat: 51.077065, Lng: -0.12047908)

Administrative County: West Sussex

District: Mid Sussex

Police Authority: Sussex

What 3 Words

///cashier.lengthen.skies. Near Balcombe, West Sussex

Related Wikis

Worth Forest (electoral division)

Worth Forest is an electoral division of West Sussex in the United Kingdom, and returns one member to sit on West Sussex County Council. == Extent == The...

Worth School

Worth School is a private co-educational Roman Catholic boarding and day school for pupils from 11 to 18 years of age near Worth, West Sussex, England...

Worth Abbey

The Abbey of Our Lady, Help of Christians, commonly known as Worth Abbey, is a community of Roman Catholic monks who follow the Rule of St Benedict near...

Wakehurst and Chiddingly Woods

Wakehurst and Chiddingly Woods is a 155.9-hectare (385-acre) biological and geological Site of Special Scientific Interest south-east of Crawley in West...

Burgess Hill East (electoral division)

Burgess Hill East is an electoral division of West Sussex in the United Kingdom, and returns one member to sit on West Sussex County Council. == Extent... ==

Balcombe tunnel

Balcombe tunnel is a railway tunnel on the Brighton Main Line through the Sussex Weald between Three Bridges and Balcombe. It is 1,034 metres (1,131 yards...

Millennium Seed Bank Partnership

The Millennium Seed Bank Partnership (MSBP or MSB), formerly known as the Millennium Seed Bank Project, is the largest ex situ plant conservation programme...

Worth Forest

Worth Forest is a 43.8-hectare (108-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest south of Crawley in West Sussex. It is in the High Weald Area...

Have you been to The Warren?

Leave your review of The Warren below (or comments, questions and feedback).