Pond Wood

Wood, Forest in Sussex Wealden

England

Pond Wood

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

Pond Wood, located in Sussex, England, is a picturesque forest area that spans approximately 200 acres. It is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers due to its diverse wildlife, tranquil atmosphere, and scenic beauty.

The wood is primarily composed of a mix of deciduous and coniferous trees, creating a rich tapestry of colors throughout the year. Ancient oaks, beeches, and birches dominate the landscape, providing a haven for a wide range of bird species, including woodpeckers, owls, and nuthatches. Additionally, the forest floor is adorned with a variety of wildflowers, further enhancing its natural charm.

One of the notable features of Pond Wood is the presence of several ponds scattered throughout the area, hence its name. These ponds are home to various aquatic creatures like frogs, newts, and dragonflies, adding to the ecological diversity of the woodland. Visitors can often spot these creatures while walking along the well-maintained trails that traverse the wood, offering peaceful strolls and opportunities for birdwatching.

Pond Wood is also steeped in history, with evidence of human habitation dating back to ancient times. Archaeological discoveries in the area include remnants of Roman pottery and tools, indicating its significance as a settlement in the past.

Overall, Pond Wood, Sussex, is a captivating destination for nature lovers, history buffs, and those seeking solace in the beauty of the natural world. Its diverse flora and fauna, coupled with its rich history, make it a must-visit location for anyone exploring the Sussex countryside.

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Pond Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.068513/0.038824068 or Grid Reference TQ4231. 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.
Looking north View from the lane leading down to a few houses known as Chelwood Vachery.
Looking north
View from the lane leading down to a few houses known as Chelwood Vachery.
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.
Pippingford Park Managed by the Pippingford Estate Company Ltd.  Now offices and many other activities take place here.
Pippingford Park
Managed by the Pippingford Estate Company Ltd. Now offices and many other activities take place here.
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.
No Admittance - Training Area Just on the edge of the public part of Ashdown Forest, and fortunately just within TQ4431.
No Admittance - Training Area
Just on the edge of the public part of Ashdown Forest, and fortunately just within TQ4431.
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.
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Pond Wood is located at Grid Ref: TQ4231 (Lat: 51.068513, Lng: 0.038824068)

Administrative County: East Sussex

District: Wealden

Police Authority: Sussex

What 3 Words

///motoring.trader.scatter. Near Forest Row, East Sussex

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 51.068513,0.038824068
Post Box
Operator: Royal Mail
Post Box Type: wall
Ref: RH18 104
Royal Cypher: GR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102273
Lat/Long: 51.0725517/0.0416769
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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