Brickhurst Wood

Wood, Forest in Sussex Wealden

England

Brickhurst Wood

Stone Mason's Yard at Lower Vert Wood Site of the old sawmill for the Vert Wood complex, one of the largest ancient woodlands in the county, and an important site for butterflies and moths.
Stone Mason's Yard at Lower Vert Wood Credit: David Saunders

Brickhurst Wood, located in the county of Sussex, is a captivating woodland area renowned for its natural beauty and rich biodiversity. Spanning over 100 acres, it offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of urban life, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers alike.

The wood is characterized by its dense canopy of broadleaf trees, including oak, beech, and ash, creating a lush and vibrant environment. These towering trees provide a habitat for a diverse range of wildlife, with numerous bird species such as woodpeckers, owls, and warblers making their home here. Mammals like deer, foxes, and badgers can also be spotted roaming the woodland.

Within Brickhurst Wood, visitors can explore a network of well-maintained trails and footpaths, allowing for leisurely strolls or more challenging hikes. The woodland's undulating terrain adds an element of adventure, with occasional viewpoints offering picturesque vistas of the surrounding countryside.

Nature enthusiasts will appreciate the abundance of plant life that thrives in Brickhurst Wood. Wildflowers such as bluebells, primroses, and foxgloves carpet the forest floor during the spring months, creating a colorful spectacle. Fungi enthusiasts can also delight in the various species that can be found throughout the wood, adding to its ecological diversity.

Brickhurst Wood is a protected area, managed by local conservation organizations to preserve its natural heritage. It is open to the public year-round, providing a sanctuary for those seeking solace in nature or a chance to discover the wonders of Sussex's woodlands.

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Stone Mason's Yard at Lower Vert Wood Site of the old sawmill for the Vert Wood complex, one of the largest ancient woodlands in the county, and an important site for butterflies and moths.
Stone Mason's Yard at Lower Vert Wood
Site of the old sawmill for the Vert Wood complex, one of the largest ancient woodlands in the county, and an important site for butterflies and moths.
Woodbank at Rowlands Wood This historic wooded bank, with many mature beech and hornbeam trees forms the southern boundary of Rowlands Wood, and also bounds the site of the Butterfly Conservation Nature Reserve where traditional coppicing and heathland management takes place.
Woodbank at Rowlands Wood
This historic wooded bank, with many mature beech and hornbeam trees forms the southern boundary of Rowlands Wood, and also bounds the site of the Butterfly Conservation Nature Reserve where traditional coppicing and heathland management takes place.
Stone Cross Farm Sussex Farmhouse at cross roads near Laughton.  Typical timber finger post marks the directions.
Stone Cross Farm
Sussex Farmhouse at cross roads near Laughton. Typical timber finger post marks the directions.
Line of Trees on historic Boundary bank Old Beech and Hornbeam trees on woodbank at Rowlands Wood, Park Corner.
Line of Trees on historic Boundary bank
Old Beech and Hornbeam trees on woodbank at Rowlands Wood, Park Corner.
Laughton Community Primary School Small Victorian village school still going strong.
Laughton Community Primary School
Small Victorian village school still going strong.
Laughton Village Stores On the junction of the B2124 Lewes Road and Pound Lane.
Laughton Village Stores
On the junction of the B2124 Lewes Road and Pound Lane.
Laughton Common Wood Taken from Pound Lane track.
Laughton Common Wood
Taken from Pound Lane track.
Communications Mast near Laughton The building is Walls Farm. Taken from the track that links Laughton Common with Whitesmith.
Communications Mast near Laughton
The building is Walls Farm. Taken from the track that links Laughton Common with Whitesmith.
Looking Towards Bog Shaw Taken from the footpath that links Halland with Rowlands Wood. The South Downs can be seen in the background.
Looking Towards Bog Shaw
Taken from the footpath that links Halland with Rowlands Wood. The South Downs can be seen in the background.
Footpath to Shortgate Taken from its junction with the Halland-Rowlands Wood footpath.
Footpath to Shortgate
Taken from its junction with the Halland-Rowlands Wood footpath.
Footpath to Laughton Park Farm The footpath follows an old lane between two field boundaries on its way to Halland Park Farm.
Footpath to Laughton Park Farm
The footpath follows an old lane between two field boundaries on its way to Halland Park Farm.
All Saints Church, Laughton Laughton Church is about a mile south of the village. It was the parish church for the Pelham Family and the Pelham creast, the buckle, decorates the tower.
All Saints Church, Laughton
Laughton Church is about a mile south of the village. It was the parish church for the Pelham Family and the Pelham creast, the buckle, decorates the tower.
All Saints Church, Laughton The church has an uncluttered interior with few memorials. Note the Royal Arms for George III and the two helmets (Funeral Helms) in front of the chancel arch. The chancel is off set to the nave of the church and could indicated the angle of Christ's head on the cross.
All Saints Church, Laughton
The church has an uncluttered interior with few memorials. Note the Royal Arms for George III and the two helmets (Funeral Helms) in front of the chancel arch. The chancel is off set to the nave of the church and could indicated the angle of Christ's head on the cross.
Restricted Byway in Lower Vert Wood
Restricted Byway in Lower Vert Wood
Motorcycle rider on Byway near Whitesmith He turned back when it became wet and muddy.
Motorcycle rider on Byway near Whitesmith
He turned back when it became wet and muddy.
Fly tipping on restricted byway
Fly tipping on restricted byway
View south down Park Lane Lower Vert Wood is on the left, Laughton Common Wood on the right.
View south down Park Lane
Lower Vert Wood is on the left, Laughton Common Wood on the right.
Two byways converge Laughton Common Wood on the left, Brickhurst Wood on the right
Two byways converge
Laughton Common Wood on the left, Brickhurst Wood on the right
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Brickhurst Wood is located at Grid Ref: TQ5013 (Lat: 50.904018, Lng: 0.13912935)

Administrative County: East Sussex

District: Wealden

Police Authority: Sussex

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