Coalhouse Wood

Wood, Forest in Sussex Wealden

England

Coalhouse Wood

The Half Moon Inn An attractive building at Friar&#039;s Gate on the B2188 near Crowborough. — The Half Moon Inn Credit: Jean Barrow

Coalhouse Wood is a picturesque woodland located in the county of Sussex, England. Spanning over an area of approximately 50 acres, it is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers alike. The wood is situated near the village of Ashburnham, nestled amidst the rolling hills and lush green valleys of the Sussex countryside.

The woodland is predominantly composed of ancient oak trees, which form a dense canopy that provides shade and shelter to a diverse range of flora and fauna. It boasts a rich biodiversity, with a variety of plant species including bluebells, primroses, and wild garlic carpeting the forest floor during the spring months. The wood is also home to a number of rare and protected species, such as the lesser spotted woodpecker and the silver-washed fritillary butterfly.

Several well-maintained trails wind through Coalhouse Wood, offering visitors the opportunity to explore its natural wonders. These paths lead to secluded clearings, babbling brooks, and tranquil ponds, creating a serene and peaceful atmosphere. The wood is particularly popular during the autumn season when the foliage transforms into a vibrant display of reds, oranges, and yellows.

Coalhouse Wood has also been designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its ecological significance. Conservation efforts are in place to protect and preserve the wood's unique habitat, ensuring its continued beauty for future generations to enjoy.

Overall, Coalhouse Wood in Sussex is a captivating destination for nature lovers, offering a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

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Coalhouse Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.086645/0.16133888 or Grid Reference TQ5134. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The Half Moon Inn

An attractive building at Friar's Gate on the B2188 near Crowborough.

Jean Barrow

Half Moon Public House

Oast House Archive

Pub/restaurant at Friars Gate

Mark Lindsay-Bayley

Bridge on Buckhurst Park access road

This bridge passes over a tributary of the River Medway (heading from St Johns, near Crowborough to the Medway near Balls Green). The bridge is also used by the High Weald Landscape Trail heading to Lye Green.

David Anstiss

River Medway Tributary

As seen from TQ4935 : Bridge on Buckhurst Park access road. Looking upstream.

David Anstiss

Chalybeate Spring Wellhouse, Buckhurst Park

This Grade II listed building is over one of the mineral rich springs of Tunbridge Wells. See Link

for more details about the wellhouse. In the background (on the woodland edge) is one of the tributaries of River Medway.

David Anstiss

Saunders, Buckhurst Park

A Grade II listed peg-tiled cottage. See Link

for more details about the building.

David Anstiss

The Old Mill House, Buckhurst Park

A Grade II listed building within the estate of Buckhurst Park. It is beside a tributary of the River Medway. See Link

for more details about the building.

David Anstiss

Scaffolding on the Half Moon

At the junction of the B2188 and Whitehouse Lane.

Dave Spicer

House and old well on the High Weald Landscape Trail

This view is from the High Weald Landscape Trail, just below the impressive house of Buckhurst Park. It is on the Buckhurst Estate. For more information about this section of the High Weald Landscape Trail see Link

Marathon

The Old Mill House

Mousehold Mill occupied the site on the 1597 Buckhurst Terrier with the current building appearing to date from the 17th century and later called Withyham Mill.

Simon Carey

Saunders

Weatherboarded cottage located in the Buckhurst Park estate dating from the 17th century.

Simon Carey

King's Standing Gill

A tributary of the River Medway that rises near King Standing in the Ashdown Forest. I have also seen the watercourse referred to as Warren Brook. This straight section was most likely excavated for use either at the nearby Withyham Mill to the west or the former Withyham Forge to the east.

Simon Carey

Orchard Mead

The name of the field according to Withyham's 1842 tithe map bounded by King's Standing Gill to the south and east. Now merged with TQ4935 : Withyham Cricket Field to the west to form a sports ground. The wood beyond is The Warren.

Simon Carey

Virgils Field/River Field

The name of the fields according to Withyham's 1842 tithe map that have been merged to form a larger unit. Virgils Field is in the foreground adjacent to Whitehouse Lane whilst River Field is in the distance. Both are bounded by King's Standing Gill to the west.

Simon Carey

Whitehouse Lane

A view of the single track lane, that runs in a loop from the B2188, as it crosses King's Standing Gill. The house in the distance is now called The Deerstalker having been the Half Moon Inn until closure in 2016.

Simon Carey

King's Standing Gill

A tributary of the River Medway that rises at King's Standing in the Ashdown Forest and joins the river between Hartfield and Withyham. Of interest here is the walls lining the stream which appear to have been made out of former World War Two anti-tank cylinders. Whilst the western side is intact the majority of the eastern side has now collapsed. Viewed from Whitehouse Lane bridge.

Simon Carey

The Dells and The Deerstalker, Whitehouse Lane, Friar's Gate

A view of two former pubs. The building on the right was the original Half Moon Inn built in the 18th century and closed sometime in the 1950s. To the left is its purpose built replacement which retained the name until it too closed in 2016. The building was converted into a residence called The Deerstalker.

Simon Carey

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Coalhouse Wood is located at Grid Ref: TQ5134 (Lat: 51.086645, Lng: 0.16133888)

Administrative County: East Sussex

District: Wealden

Police Authority: Sussex