Water Wood

Wood, Forest in Sussex Wealden

England

Water Wood

St Dunstan's Church at Ashurst Wood A small place of worship in this pretty village.
St Dunstan's Church at Ashurst Wood Credit: Nigel Freeman

Water Wood is a picturesque forest located in Sussex, England. Covering an area of approximately 500 acres, this woodland is known for its stunning natural beauty and diverse range of flora and fauna. The forest is named after the small river that runs through it, adding to its charm and tranquility.

The woodland is predominantly made up of deciduous trees, including oak, beech, ash, and birch. These trees create a vibrant and ever-changing landscape throughout the seasons, with lush green foliage in the summer and a colorful display of autumn leaves in the fall. The forest floor is covered in a carpet of wildflowers, ferns, and mosses, creating a rich and diverse ecosystem.

Water Wood is a haven for wildlife, providing a habitat for a variety of species. It is home to numerous bird species, including woodpeckers, owls, and various songbirds. Visitors may also spot mammals such as deer, foxes, and badgers, as well as a range of insects and butterflies.

The woodland offers a network of walking trails, allowing visitors to explore its beauty at their own pace. These trails wind through the forest, offering glimpses of the river, small ponds, and secluded clearings. The peaceful atmosphere and natural surroundings make Water Wood a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, nature lovers, and photographers.

Overall, Water Wood in Sussex offers a mesmerizing blend of natural beauty, diverse wildlife, and tranquil surroundings, making it a must-visit destination for those seeking a peaceful escape into nature.

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Water Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.121382/0.043080137 or Grid Reference TQ4337. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

St Dunstan's Church at Ashurst Wood A small place of worship in this pretty village.
St Dunstan's Church at Ashurst Wood
A small place of worship in this pretty village.
The Maypole 76 Maypole Road, Ashurst Wood. The village seems to have decided within the last thrity years that it is two words and not Ashurstwood as on older maps
The Maypole
76 Maypole Road, Ashurst Wood. The village seems to have decided within the last thrity years that it is two words and not Ashurstwood as on older maps
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.
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.
Near Shovelstrode Farm in Homestall Road near Ashurst Wood. Shovelstrode Farm is out of shot to the right.
Near Shovelstrode Farm
in Homestall Road near Ashurst Wood. Shovelstrode Farm is out of shot to the right.
St Stephen's Church Hammerwood
St Stephen's Church
Hammerwood
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
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
In Fifty Acre Wood A rather neglected wood notable for the old iron ore diggings downhill from this spot.
In Fifty Acre Wood
A rather neglected wood notable for the old iron ore diggings downhill from this spot.
Vanguard Way The footpath ascends the hill north of Forest Row. Old ironstone diggings on the left.
Vanguard Way
The footpath ascends the hill north of Forest Row. Old ironstone diggings on the left.
Thornhill An imposing house viewed from the Vanguard Way footpath.
Thornhill
An imposing house viewed from the Vanguard Way footpath.
Sheep grazing Viewed from the Vanguard Way footpath.
Sheep grazing
Viewed from the Vanguard Way footpath.
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.
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.
Hammerwood House Hammer Wood is to the right. The Hammer reference is derived from the Wealden iron industry.
Hammerwood House
Hammer Wood is to the right. The Hammer reference is derived from the Wealden iron industry.
Owletts Cottage Not a whimsical name - there is a nearby Owlett's Farm.
Owletts Cottage
Not a whimsical name - there is a nearby Owlett's Farm.
Bridleway, Highams Wood There was a badger sett in the mound in the centre.
Bridleway, Highams Wood
There was a badger sett in the mound in the centre.
Shed by the Bridleway A disused shed with a chimney. Possibly something to do with fruit, as an orchard is marked on the map, although not obvious now.
Shed by the Bridleway
A disused shed with a chimney. Possibly something to do with fruit, as an orchard is marked on the map, although not obvious now.
Power Line Gap A power line heads east in the general direction of Great Cansiron Farm, hidden behind the modestly named Acre Wood in the distance.
Power Line Gap
A power line heads east in the general direction of Great Cansiron Farm, hidden behind the modestly named Acre Wood in the distance.
Cowshed, Owlett's Farm The moment they saw the camera, the cows retreated from the mangers into the depths of the shed.
Cowshed, Owlett's Farm
The moment they saw the camera, the cows retreated from the mangers into the depths of the shed.
A Lorry in a Field The lorry has not moved from this spot for over a year, and has remained half tipped.
A Lorry in a Field
The lorry has not moved from this spot for over a year, and has remained half tipped.
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Water Wood is located at Grid Ref: TQ4337 (Lat: 51.121382, Lng: 0.043080137)

Administrative County: East Sussex

District: Wealden

Police Authority: Sussex

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