Eight Acre Wood

Wood, Forest in Sussex Wealden

England

Eight Acre Wood

Chiddingly Church With a spire of 128'.
Chiddingly Church Credit: Pauline Kennard

Eight Acre Wood is a picturesque forest located in Sussex, England. Spanning over eight acres, it is a captivating woodland that offers a tranquil and serene escape from the bustling city life. The forest is known for its abundant greenery, diverse wildlife, and scenic walking trails, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers alike.

The wood is characterized by its dense canopy of tall oak, beech, and birch trees, which provide ample shade during the summer months. The forest floor is carpeted with a lush layer of ferns, moss, and wildflowers, adding to its natural beauty. The combination of different tree species creates a vibrant and ever-changing landscape throughout the year, with vivid hues of orange, red, and gold during the autumn months.

Eight Acre Wood is home to a rich variety of wildlife, including deer, foxes, rabbits, and various species of birds. Birdwatchers can often spot woodpeckers, owls, and other woodland birds, adding to the charm of the forest. The wood also boasts a small lake, which serves as a habitat for ducks, swans, and other waterfowl.

The forest is crisscrossed by a network of well-maintained walking trails, catering to both leisurely strolls and more challenging hikes. These trails offer visitors the opportunity to explore the wood and discover its hidden gems, such as secluded clearings, ancient trees, and small streams. Additionally, there are several picnic spots scattered throughout the wood, providing a perfect setting for a family outing or a peaceful lunch surrounded by nature.

Overall, Eight Acre Wood is a captivating and enchanting forest that offers a serene retreat for those seeking tranquility and a connection with nature.

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Eight Acre Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.891695/0.19774737 or Grid Reference TQ5412. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Chiddingly Church With a spire of 128'.
Chiddingly Church
With a spire of 128'.
Quinces, Camberlot Road, near Upper Dicker Looking south. The cottage is just north of Clover Farm.
Quinces, Camberlot Road, near Upper Dicker
Looking south. The cottage is just north of Clover Farm.
Camberlot Farm Looking west from Camberlot Road.
Camberlot Farm
Looking west from Camberlot Road.
Old lane near Chalvington Many lanes and roads in this area of Sussex lead south to the pastures on the South Downs. With the arrival of the car many lanes were made up but some did not, lost their importance and now are bridleways or footpaths. This route begins deep in the Weald then heads south but stops at the A22, becoming a track until it reaches Chalvington Stud Farm before becoming a made up road again. What initially looks like a lane from the period of enclosures actually dates back to the Roman times. This view looks south and is taken the crossroads of tracks just south of the A22. See <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/TQ5311">TQ5311</a> for where the west track ends.
Old lane near Chalvington
Many lanes and roads in this area of Sussex lead south to the pastures on the South Downs. With the arrival of the car many lanes were made up but some did not, lost their importance and now are bridleways or footpaths. This route begins deep in the Weald then heads south but stops at the A22, becoming a track until it reaches Chalvington Stud Farm before becoming a made up road again. What initially looks like a lane from the period of enclosures actually dates back to the Roman times. This view looks south and is taken the crossroads of tracks just south of the A22. See TQ5311 for where the west track ends.
Crossroads near Golden Cross Looking north where the road from Chalvington turns left and heads for Golden Cross. Sheepcote Lane which turns right is a dead end but follows the route of the track from <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/TQ5411">TQ5411</a> before ending at Semeston Croft <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/TQ5309">TQ5309</a> and becoming a track again until reaching Chalvington. The northern route has not become a road and meets up with the track seen in TQ5411 a mile or so east.
Crossroads near Golden Cross
Looking north where the road from Chalvington turns left and heads for Golden Cross. Sheepcote Lane which turns right is a dead end but follows the route of the track from TQ5411 before ending at Semeston Croft TQ5309 and becoming a track again until reaching Chalvington. The northern route has not become a road and meets up with the track seen in TQ5411 a mile or so east.
Golden Cross Inn, Golden Cross The road in front is the A22. The village itself has grown up around a crossroad junction of routes.
Golden Cross Inn, Golden Cross
The road in front is the A22. The village itself has grown up around a crossroad junction of routes.
The Old Mill, Golden Cross Built sometime in the early 19th century and known as either Wickens Mill or Dicker Mill. It remained operational until the eve of the First World War though only the roundhouse survives of the former post mill which has now been converted into a holiday home known as Jasmine Mill. See also <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2802150">TQ5312 : The Old Mill, Golden Cross</a> for a similar view.
The Old Mill, Golden Cross
Built sometime in the early 19th century and known as either Wickens Mill or Dicker Mill. It remained operational until the eve of the First World War though only the roundhouse survives of the former post mill which has now been converted into a holiday home known as Jasmine Mill. See also TQ5312 : The Old Mill, Golden Cross for a similar view.
Brickfields Farm Can you spot the cunningly disguised mobile phone mast?
Brickfields Farm
Can you spot the cunningly disguised mobile phone mast?
Scrappers Hill Farm Viewed from fields north of Hamly Bridge
Scrappers Hill Farm
Viewed from fields north of Hamly Bridge
Eight Acre Wood Taken from Nash Street.
Eight Acre Wood
Taken from Nash Street.
Nash Street Wood Following the footpath that leads to Thunder Hill
Nash Street Wood
Following the footpath that leads to Thunder Hill
Barn, Nash Street Farm Taken from Nash Street.
Barn, Nash Street Farm
Taken from Nash Street.
Peacocks, Nash Street Farm My first peacock point too.
Peacocks, Nash Street Farm
My first peacock point too.
The Old Toll House, Muddles Green The lane in muddles Green is not a major artery so I am assuming this was for tolls to use the turnpike that is now the A22 a little to the south of this hamlet. At one point this was also a shoe shop.
The Old Toll House, Muddles Green
The lane in muddles Green is not a major artery so I am assuming this was for tolls to use the turnpike that is now the A22 a little to the south of this hamlet. At one point this was also a shoe shop.
Chiddingly County Primary School Located in the hamlet of Muddles Green which is within the parish of Chiddingly.
Chiddingly County Primary School
Located in the hamlet of Muddles Green which is within the parish of Chiddingly.
Hawthbush Farm The trees at the bottom of the field follow the course of a stream whilst Riverfield Shaw is to the right. The field is also suffering the after effects of the previous night's downpour.
Hawthbush Farm
The trees at the bottom of the field follow the course of a stream whilst Riverfield Shaw is to the right. The field is also suffering the after effects of the previous night's downpour.
Field near Hackhurst Stud Showing evidence of the previous night's downpour.
Field near Hackhurst Stud
Showing evidence of the previous night's downpour.
Caldicott's Wood Taken from the footpath that runs through the middle of it. Part of the former Dicker Common.
Caldicott's Wood
Taken from the footpath that runs through the middle of it. Part of the former Dicker Common.
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Eight Acre Wood is located at Grid Ref: TQ5412 (Lat: 50.891695, Lng: 0.19774737)

Administrative County: East Sussex

District: Wealden

Police Authority: Sussex

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