Fifty Acre Wood

Wood, Forest in Sussex Wealden

England

Fifty Acre Wood

Orchards Nursery Originally this was the kitchen garden and fruit orchard serving the main house known as Orchards which was linked by a bridge across the road. Now a busy family owned nursery. The high wall supports the greenhouses on the south facing side. — Orchards Nursery Credit: Nigel Freeman

Fifty Acre Wood, located in Sussex, is a sprawling forest that spans approximately fifty acres of land. The wood is known for its picturesque beauty and serene atmosphere, making it a popular destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

The forest is characterized by its diverse range of flora and fauna. Towering oak, beech, and ash trees dominate the landscape, creating a dense canopy that provides shade and shelter for a variety of wildlife. The forest floor is covered in a lush carpet of ferns, mosses, and wildflowers, adding a burst of color to the surroundings.

Fifty Acre Wood is home to a diverse range of wildlife species. Squirrels, rabbits, and foxes are commonly spotted darting through the undergrowth, while various species of birds, including woodpeckers and owls, can be heard chirping and hooting from the treetops. The wood is also frequented by deer, which can be seen grazing peacefully in the open meadows.

The wood offers numerous trails and pathways, providing ample opportunities for hiking, walking, and exploring. These paths wind through the forest, offering glimpses of babbling brooks, tranquil ponds, and secluded clearings. Nature lovers can also enjoy the wood's picnic areas, which provide a perfect spot to relax and enjoy a meal amidst the natural beauty.

Fifty Acre Wood is open to the public throughout the year and attracts visitors of all ages. Its peaceful ambiance, abundant wildlife, and stunning scenery make it a must-visit destination for those seeking a tranquil escape into nature.

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Fifty Acre Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.133628/0.038603521 or Grid Reference TQ4239. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Orchards Nursery

Originally this was the kitchen garden and fruit orchard serving the main house known as Orchards which was linked by a bridge across the road. Now a busy family owned nursery. The high wall supports the greenhouses on the south facing side.

Nigel Freeman

Wealden outcrop

in Homestall Road which is in East Sussex but continue away from the photographer along that road for a couple of hundred yards and you come to Ashurst Wood, West Sussex. Stoke Brunswick School lies behind the outcrop. The rock is rusty because it contains iron ore.

Roger W Haworth

Near Shovelstrode Farm

in Homestall Road near Ashurst Wood. Shovelstrode Farm is out of shot to the right.

Roger W Haworth

St Stephen's Church

Hammerwood

Roger W Haworth

Stoke Brunswick School

A historic building built by Lord and Lady Dewar, combining a hunting lodge with a Hall bought down from Cheshire and landscaped gardens. Now used as a school

William Bartlett

Bend on A264 east of Hammerwood Church

A view east from the gateway into Hammerwood churchyard (its wall is on the right). The feature is the left-hand bend that the approaching car is rounding.

Robin Webster

In Fifty Acre Wood

A rather neglected wood notable for the old iron ore diggings downhill from this spot.

Robin Webster

Bridleway from Kent to Sussex

A view towards the end of the bridleway (also a private track) where it meets the A264 at a tricky bend.

Robin Webster

Thornhill

An imposing house viewed from the Vanguard Way footpath.

Robin Webster

Dog Gate Lodge

At a crossroads of tracks. The Vanguard way comes from the south and turns initially west (out of sight), a private track goes north, and a public bridleway goes east.

Robin Webster

Hammerwood House

Hammer Wood is to the right. The Hammer reference is derived from the Wealden iron industry.

Robin Webster

Cowshed, Owlett's Farm

The moment they saw the camera, the cows retreated from the mangers into the depths of the shed.

Robin Webster

A Lorry in a Field

The lorry has not moved from this spot for over a year, and has remained half tipped.

Robin Webster

Wealden farmland

Taken just north of the main road from East Grinstead to Tunbridge Wells.

David Kemp

Vanguard Way footpath

Taken from the footbridge over an un-named stream south of Hammerwood.

David Kemp

Oast House at The Barn, Old Surrey Hall, Lingfield, Surrey

Oast House Archive

Surrey/West Sussex/East Sussex meeting point

The three counties meet on this bridge over the small stream visible on the left of the photo. West Sussex is in the left foreground, East Sussex is in the right foreground and Surrey is beyond the stream.

Ian Capper

County boundary

This lane, which leads from Gotwick Farm on the A264 to Old Surrey Hall, forms the boundary between West Sussex (on the left) and East Sussex (on the right). These two counties then meet Surrey at the dip in the distance (see TQ4139 : Surrey/West Sussex/East Sussex meeting point for close up).

Ian Capper

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Fifty Acre Wood is located at Grid Ref: TQ4239 (Lat: 51.133628, Lng: 0.038603521)

Administrative County: East Sussex

District: Wealden

Police Authority: Sussex