Eighteen Acre Wood

Wood, Forest in Sussex Wealden

England

Eighteen Acre Wood

Ashdown Forest Centre Visitor Centre for the Ashdown Forest.
Ashdown Forest Centre Credit: Ben Gamble

Eighteen Acre Wood is a picturesque forest located in Sussex, England. Covering an area of approximately 18 acres, this woodland is known for its natural beauty and tranquil atmosphere. The wood is primarily composed of native tree species such as oak, birch, and beech, creating a diverse and vibrant ecosystem.

The forest boasts a network of well-maintained walking trails, allowing visitors to explore and immerse themselves in the peaceful surroundings. These paths wind through the wood, leading to hidden clearings, babbling brooks, and enchanting groves. The forest floor is adorned with a rich carpet of mosses, ferns, and wildflowers, adding to the charm of the woodland.

Eighteen Acre Wood is home to a variety of wildlife, making it a haven for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers. Visitors may catch glimpses of deer, foxes, badgers, and a wide array of bird species, including woodpeckers, owls, and songbirds. The forest's tranquil ambiance and abundant wildlife create a perfect setting for nature photography and observation.

Managed by a local conservation trust, Eighteen Acre Wood is carefully preserved to protect its natural integrity. The trust organizes regular educational events and guided walks, providing visitors with the opportunity to learn more about the woodland's flora and fauna.

Overall, Eighteen Acre Wood offers a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life. Its idyllic scenery, peaceful ambiance, and diverse wildlife make it a cherished destination for nature lovers and a valuable asset to the local community.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 51.070423/0.034511524 or Grid Reference TQ4232. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Ashdown Forest Centre Visitor Centre for the Ashdown Forest.
Ashdown Forest Centre
Visitor Centre for the Ashdown Forest.
Ashdown Forest This area of the Ashdown Forest is high and nearby a water reservoir is to be found. From nearby Chelwood Gate to this point, locals sometimes refer to it as the Isle of Thorns.
Ashdown Forest
This area of the Ashdown Forest is high and nearby a water reservoir is to be found. From nearby Chelwood Gate to this point, locals sometimes refer to it as the Isle of Thorns.
Lacerta vivipara - THE COMMON LIZARD To be seen on the Ashdown Forest when the sun is shining !
Lacerta vivipara - THE COMMON LIZARD
To be seen on the Ashdown Forest when the sun is shining !
Admin office and Camp Shop, Broadstone Warren Scout Campsite, Nr Forest Row, West Sussex Near the entrance to this popular scout campsite is the camp office and shop. Broadstone Warren Campsite dominates the grid squares TQ4232 and TQ4233 and spreads into the adjacent squares to the E too. The area is almost entirely covered by mixed mature woodland.
Admin office and Camp Shop, Broadstone Warren Scout Campsite, Nr Forest Row, West Sussex
Near the entrance to this popular scout campsite is the camp office and shop. Broadstone Warren Campsite dominates the grid squares TQ4232 and TQ4233 and spreads into the adjacent squares to the E too. The area is almost entirely covered by mixed mature woodland.
Track through woodland. Broadstone Warren Scout Camp Site, West Sussex This view shows a track, leading SE from the main campsite car park. A public footpath leads along this track.
Track through woodland. Broadstone Warren Scout Camp Site, West Sussex
This view shows a track, leading SE from the main campsite car park. A public footpath leads along this track.
Ashdown Forest - Long Walk  The word “forest” is derived from the Latin foris, meaning “outside” and in Medieval England came to mean land outside cultivation and belonging by default to the Crown.
Ashdown Forest - Long Walk
The word “forest” is derived from the Latin foris, meaning “outside” and in Medieval England came to mean land outside cultivation and belonging by default to the Crown.
Hindleap car park The square is actually dominated by Hindleap Warren, an 'activity centre' that encourages ACTIVITY ! However, this is close to the grounds of the centre and hopefully there will be more pictures later !
Hindleap car park
The square is actually dominated by Hindleap Warren, an 'activity centre' that encourages ACTIVITY ! However, this is close to the grounds of the centre and hopefully there will be more pictures later !
Ashdown Forest - Linton's car park View from Linton's car park towards the north.
Ashdown Forest - Linton's car park
View from Linton's car park towards the north.
Ashdown Forest Llama Park One llama looks wistfully towards the Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club, which nestles in the SW corner of TQ4332. The foreground creature is an alpaca.
Ashdown Forest Llama Park
One llama looks wistfully towards the Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club, which nestles in the SW corner of TQ4332. The foreground creature is an alpaca.
36 Miles to Bow Bells This old cast iron Milepost was probably cast locally, in one of the foundries which once covered the Ashdown Forest in smoke and consumed its trees as fuel.
36 Miles to Bow Bells
This old cast iron Milepost was probably cast locally, in one of the foundries which once covered the Ashdown Forest in smoke and consumed its trees as fuel.
Looking north from Pippingford Park In the distance you can clearly see the Ashdown Park Hotel <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.ashdownpark.com/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.ashdownpark.com/">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>
Looking north from Pippingford Park
In the distance you can clearly see the Ashdown Park Hotel LinkExternal link
Ashdown Forest near Churlwood Car Park (A) Gorse blooms any time of year.
Ashdown Forest near Churlwood Car Park (A)
Gorse blooms any time of year.
Ashdown Forest near Churlwood Car Park (B) The car park is on the right.
Ashdown Forest near Churlwood Car Park (B)
The car park is on the right.
A275 across Ashdown Forest Near Churlwood car park.
A275 across Ashdown Forest
Near Churlwood car park.
Garden Hill Fort - Excavation Spoil The Iron Age (and later) hill fort at Garden Hill, Ashdown Forest, has been subject to twentieth century excavation on its south side.
Garden Hill Fort - Excavation Spoil
The Iron Age (and later) hill fort at Garden Hill, Ashdown Forest, has been subject to twentieth century excavation on its south side.
Garden Hill Fort The rampart of the Iron Age fort has been cut through by twentieth century excavation.
Garden Hill Fort
The rampart of the Iron Age fort has been cut through by twentieth century excavation.
Drive through the woods to Ashdown Place Just off the A22 south of Forest Row
Drive through the woods to Ashdown Place
Just off the A22 south of Forest Row
Path to the Bridge The path crosses a stream a bit further along.
Path to the Bridge
The path crosses a stream a bit further along.
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Eighteen Acre Wood is located at Grid Ref: TQ4232 (Lat: 51.070423, Lng: 0.034511524)

Administrative County: East Sussex

District: Wealden

Police Authority: Sussex

What 3 Words

///marathons.gifts.piglet. Near Forest Row, East Sussex

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 51.070423,0.034511524
Ashdown Park Hotel and Country Club
Addr City: Forest Row
Addr Postcode: RH18 5JR
Addr Street: Colemans Hatch Road
Addr Village: Wych Cross
Fhrs Id: 163320
Stars: 4
Tourism: hotel
Lat/Long: 51.0708681/0.0408242
Charging Station
Access: customers
Capacity: 3
Fee: no
Parking Fee: no
Ref: TES-17074
Socket Type2: 3
Socket Type2 Output: 11 kW
Lat/Long: 51.0709691/0.0406881
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