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Speaker's Holt

Wood, Forest in Sussex Lewes

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Speaker's Holt

View over the South Downs from the footpath leading from Chapel Hill to Lewes Golf Club #2 Looking south-southwest.
View over the South Downs from the footpath leading from Chapel Hill to Lewes Golf Club #2 Credit: Robert Lamb

Speaker's Holt is a picturesque woodland located in Sussex, England. Situated in the heart of the South Downs National Park, this forested area spans approximately 200 acres and is renowned for its natural beauty and tranquility. The name "Holt" is derived from the Old English word for a wooded hill, aptly describing the landscape of this captivating destination.

The woodland is predominantly populated by a mix of ancient oak, beech, and birch trees, creating a diverse and vibrant ecosystem. The forest floor is adorned with an array of wildflowers, adding color and charm to the surroundings. These woodlands are particularly enchanting during the spring and summer months when the fragrant bluebells come into bloom, transforming the landscape into a sea of vibrant hues.

Speaker's Holt is a haven for wildlife, providing a sanctuary for various species. Visitors may have the opportunity to spot deer, foxes, badgers, and a wide variety of birds, including woodpeckers and owls. The forest is also home to a multitude of insects, offering an important habitat for biodiversity.

The woodland is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts, hikers, and photographers due to its stunning vistas and peaceful ambiance. Several well-marked trails meander through the forest, allowing visitors to explore its hidden gems. These paths range in difficulty, catering to both casual walkers and avid hikers.

Overall, Speaker's Holt in Sussex offers a captivating experience for those seeking solace in the midst of nature's splendor. With its ancient trees, vibrant flora, and diverse wildlife, this woodland is a treasure trove for nature lovers and a true gem within the South Downs National Park.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 50.864591/0.058010399 or Grid Reference TQ4409. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

View over the South Downs from the footpath leading from Chapel Hill to Lewes Golf Club #2 Looking south-southwest.
View over the South Downs from the footpath leading from Chapel Hill to Lewes Golf Club #2
Looking south-southwest.
View over the South Downs from the footpath leading from Chapel Hill to Lewes Golf Club #3 Looking south-southeast.
View over the South Downs from the footpath leading from Chapel Hill to Lewes Golf Club #3
Looking south-southeast.
View over Bible Bottom from the path leading from Chapel Hill to Lewes Golf Club Looking south.
View over Bible Bottom from the path leading from Chapel Hill to Lewes Golf Club
Looking south.
View over the South Downs from the footpath leading from Chapel Hill to Lewes Golf Club #4 Looking south-southwest.
View over the South Downs from the footpath leading from Chapel Hill to Lewes Golf Club #4
Looking south-southwest.
View over Glynde from the footpath from Lewes Looking south-southeast.
View over Glynde from the footpath from Lewes
Looking south-southeast.
View over Glynde from the footpath from Lewes #2 Looking south-southeast.
View over Glynde from the footpath from Lewes #2
Looking south-southeast.
Old Boundary Marker at Saxon Cross Parish Boundary Marker at Saxon Cross, found fallen beside a footpath on Saxon Down between the opera house and a golf club. Inscribed G, M and R on three faces. On the former boundary of Glynde, South Malling and Ringmer parishes, then Glynde, South Malling Without and Ringmer parishes from 1894, but since 1984 just Glynd and Ringmer parishes. See also <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3134471" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3134471">Link</a>. Milestone Society National ID: SX_GLYRIN01pb
Old Boundary Marker at Saxon Cross
Parish Boundary Marker at Saxon Cross, found fallen beside a footpath on Saxon Down between the opera house and a golf club. Inscribed G, M and R on three faces. On the former boundary of Glynde, South Malling and Ringmer parishes, then Glynde, South Malling Without and Ringmer parishes from 1894, but since 1984 just Glynd and Ringmer parishes. See also Link. Milestone Society National ID: SX_GLYRIN01pb
On the way to Oxteddle The path from Lewes leads through the Southerham reserve managed by the Sussex Wildlife Trust.
On the way to Oxteddle
The path from Lewes leads through the Southerham reserve managed by the Sussex Wildlife Trust.
The descent to Oxteddle Bottom Not a house in sight! On the path from Lewes to Glynde that passes Oxteddle Bottom.
The descent to Oxteddle Bottom
Not a house in sight! On the path from Lewes to Glynde that passes Oxteddle Bottom.
Path towards Oxteddle Bottom
Path towards Oxteddle Bottom
Golfers on Cliffe Hill Several permissive paths make the climb up to Cliffe Hill through the Wildlife Trust's nature reserve.
Golfers on Cliffe Hill
Several permissive paths make the climb up to Cliffe Hill through the Wildlife Trust's nature reserve.
Step-stile at Saxon Cross The path under Cliffe Hill is not even shown on the OS Explorer map but is one of many permissive paths to provide passage on the chalk outcrop between Lewes and Glynde. This step-stile was constructed by the Monday Group, volunteers who help East Sussex Council and landowners maintain and improve the network. They even have their own waymarkers.
Step-stile at Saxon Cross
The path under Cliffe Hill is not even shown on the OS Explorer map but is one of many permissive paths to provide passage on the chalk outcrop between Lewes and Glynde. This step-stile was constructed by the Monday Group, volunteers who help East Sussex Council and landowners maintain and improve the network. They even have their own waymarkers.
Glynde Stores and Post Office
Glynde Stores and Post Office
The descent View downhill from the permissive footpath on the Glynde estate from the village to Saxon Down. The deeply incised character of the track suggests this is a long-established route over Saxon Down from Glynde to Lewes.
The descent
View downhill from the permissive footpath on the Glynde estate from the village to Saxon Down. The deeply incised character of the track suggests this is a long-established route over Saxon Down from Glynde to Lewes.
Glynde Place [1] From the car parking area, this grassy path leads through the gardens to the house. The Glynde Place estate is situated at the top of the village of Glynde, some 2½ miles east of Lewes. The house was built in 1569 from local flint, chalk and Caen stone. The estate has 10 acres of garden and 74 acres of parkland. The house is listed, grade I, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1221546" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1221546">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> The grounds are on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens. Grade II*, with much history and detail at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000307" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000307">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>
Glynde Place [1]
From the car parking area, this grassy path leads through the gardens to the house. The Glynde Place estate is situated at the top of the village of Glynde, some 2½ miles east of Lewes. The house was built in 1569 from local flint, chalk and Caen stone. The estate has 10 acres of garden and 74 acres of parkland. The house is listed, grade I, with details at: LinkExternal link The grounds are on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens. Grade II*, with much history and detail at: LinkExternal link
Glynde Place [2] The house is seen from the approach path from the car park. The Glynde Place estate is situated at the top of the village of Glynde, some 2½ miles east of Lewes. The house was built in 1569 from local flint, chalk and Caen stone. The estate has 10 acres of garden and 74 acres of parkland. The house is listed, grade I, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1221546" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1221546">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> The grounds are on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens. Grade II*, with much history and detail at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000307" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000307">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>
Glynde Place [2]
The house is seen from the approach path from the car park. The Glynde Place estate is situated at the top of the village of Glynde, some 2½ miles east of Lewes. The house was built in 1569 from local flint, chalk and Caen stone. The estate has 10 acres of garden and 74 acres of parkland. The house is listed, grade I, with details at: LinkExternal link The grounds are on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens. Grade II*, with much history and detail at: LinkExternal link
Glynde Place [3] The east front of the house. The Glynde Place estate is situated at the top of the village of Glynde, some 2½ miles east of Lewes. The house was built in 1569 from local flint, chalk and Caen stone. The estate has 10 acres of garden and 74 acres of parkland. The house is listed, grade I, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1221546" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1221546">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> The grounds are on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens. Grade II*, with much history and detail at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000307" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000307">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>
Glynde Place [3]
The east front of the house. The Glynde Place estate is situated at the top of the village of Glynde, some 2½ miles east of Lewes. The house was built in 1569 from local flint, chalk and Caen stone. The estate has 10 acres of garden and 74 acres of parkland. The house is listed, grade I, with details at: LinkExternal link The grounds are on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens. Grade II*, with much history and detail at: LinkExternal link
Glynde Place [4] The garden wall and gate piers were built in 1760. On one side the wall is faced with squared knapped flints with blind arches of red brick and gate piers of squared knapped flints edged with red brick. The other side of the wall is faced with cobbles and the gate piers are wholly of red brick. The piers are crowned with a lead figure of a wyvern. Listed, grade II*, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1043919" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1043919">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> The Glynde Place estate is situated at the top of the village of Glynde, some 2½ miles east of Lewes. The house was built in 1569 from local flint, chalk and Caen stone. The estate has 10 acres of garden and 74 acres of parkland. The house is listed, grade I, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1221546" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1221546">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> The grounds are on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens. Grade II*, with much history and detail at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000307" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000307">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>
Glynde Place [4]
The garden wall and gate piers were built in 1760. On one side the wall is faced with squared knapped flints with blind arches of red brick and gate piers of squared knapped flints edged with red brick. The other side of the wall is faced with cobbles and the gate piers are wholly of red brick. The piers are crowned with a lead figure of a wyvern. Listed, grade II*, with details at: LinkExternal link The Glynde Place estate is situated at the top of the village of Glynde, some 2½ miles east of Lewes. The house was built in 1569 from local flint, chalk and Caen stone. The estate has 10 acres of garden and 74 acres of parkland. The house is listed, grade I, with details at: LinkExternal link The grounds are on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens. Grade II*, with much history and detail at: LinkExternal link
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Speaker's Holt is located at Grid Ref: TQ4409 (Lat: 50.864591, Lng: 0.058010399)

Administrative County: East Sussex

District: Lewes

Police Authority: Sussex

What 3 Words

///angry.giggles.responses. Near Ringmer, East Sussex

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