Nursery Wood

Wood, Forest in Sussex Wealden

England

Nursery Wood

Footpath from East Hoathly to Old Whyly This photo was taken on the Thomas Turner walk, which is a series of footpaths around East Hoathly. The roof of Old Whyly can be seen in the distance. — Footpath from East Hoathly to Old Whyly Credit: Barry Hall

Nursery Wood is a picturesque forest located in Sussex, England. Covering an area of approximately 500 acres, this enchanting woodland is known for its diverse flora and fauna, making it a popular destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

The wood is characterized by its towering trees, which primarily consist of oak, beech, and birch. These majestic specimens create a dense canopy that provides shade and shelter for the numerous animal species that call Nursery Wood their home. Visitors can expect to encounter a myriad of wildlife, including squirrels, rabbits, deer, and a variety of bird species.

Tranquil walking trails wind their way through the wood, offering visitors the opportunity to explore the forest at their own pace. These well-maintained paths provide easy access to the different areas of the wood, ensuring that visitors can fully appreciate the natural beauty that surrounds them.

Nursery Wood is also home to a diverse range of plant species, with patches of bluebells, wild garlic, and primroses adding vibrant splashes of color to the forest floor during the spring months. This makes it an especially popular destination for nature photography and wildflower enthusiasts.

Visitors to Nursery Wood can also take advantage of the various amenities available on-site. There are picnic areas dotted throughout the wood, allowing visitors to relax and enjoy a meal surrounded by nature. Additionally, there are designated camping spots for those who wish to spend more time exploring the wood and its surroundings.

Overall, Nursery Wood in Sussex offers a serene and captivating woodland experience, providing a welcome escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

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Nursery Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.930279/0.13173827 or Grid Reference TQ4916. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Footpath from East Hoathly to Old Whyly

This photo was taken on the Thomas Turner walk, which is a series of footpaths around East Hoathly. The roof of Old Whyly can be seen in the distance.

Barry Hall

Old Whyly

Old Whyly is a 17th Century manor house. It is mentioned numerous times in The Diary of Thomas Turner 1754-1765, in East Hoathly. Thomas Turner frequently visited Jeremiah French, the tenant farmer, at Whyly mostly for evenings playing cards and heavy drinking. He invariably returned home inebriated and on several occasions his wife had to be carried home on a gate!

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Black Lion Inn

Old coaching inn on the A22/B2192 crossroads. The road to Uckfield is straight ahead that to Lewes is to the left.

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Looking Towards Bog Shaw

Taken from the footpath that links Halland with Rowlands Wood. The South Downs can be seen in the background.

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Footpath to Shortgate

Taken from its junction with the Halland-Rowlands Wood footpath.

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Footpath to Laughton Park Farm

The footpath follows an old lane between two field boundaries on its way to Halland Park Farm.

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Field of Stalks near Halland Park Farm

Looking back towards Halland, the trees to the right hide the pond in the next grid square. The building on the hill is Hartfield Farm.

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Moat, Moat Wood

The remnants of an medieval settlement possibly a farmstead or a hunting lodge. The island is to the right of the water. Moat Wood is joint owned by East Hoathly parish council and the Woodland Trust.

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Footpath, Moat Wood

Taken from the entrance near the A22. Moat Wood is owned jointly by East Hoathly parish council and the Woodland Trust. Its wildlife includes Black Adders and Nightingales.

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Ploughed Field near Godfrey's Cottage

The A22 is behind the bushes to the right of the picture.

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Moat Wood

Jointly owned by East Hoathly parish council and the Woodland Trust and home to such wildlife as Black Adders and Nightingales. This part of the open access wood heads north westwards away from the moat.

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Footpath to Slays Wood?

According to the map it should be but no sign or entrance to the field could be found. The field layouts do not agree with the map either. Most of the land around here is owned by Hesmond Stud a horse breeders who have fenced out the fields and diverted other footpaths though they are not too well signposted coming from the direction of Old Whyley. This looks up towards the peak of a hill marked 73 on the OS Map. Edit: Five years on the footpath is now marked out, see TQ5117 : Footpath to Annandale Farm.

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Sweetwillow Shaw

The fenced field belongs to Hesmond Stud.

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Two Types of Field Boundaries

The older hedges to the left and the newer fences to the right for the horses of Hesmond Stud. Taken at the point where the footpath heads towards Annan Court.

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Annan Court

Conference and holiday centre for the London City Church.

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Stile next to Crossroads, Palehouse Common

Much negotiation required to avoid wet feet if trying to escape this field. The point where the footpath from Honey's Green meets a crossroads of minor lanes. The buildings behind belong to Palehouse Common Farm.

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Electricity Pylon near The Lews

Taken from the footpath from Honey's Green

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Electricity Pylons near The Lews

Straight on view of TQ5018 : Electricity Pylon near The Lews as the iron giant and his dark black cloud bear down on a lonely geographer. Actually the picture is taken in a small dip next to a stream looking up the slope towards the pylon.

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Nursery Wood is located at Grid Ref: TQ4916 (Lat: 50.930279, Lng: 0.13173827)

Administrative County: East Sussex

District: Wealden

Police Authority: Sussex