Birchen Wood

Wood, Forest in Sussex Wealden

England

Birchen Wood

View from the edge of Card's Wood The footpath from Brickyard Lane through Card&#039;s Wood emerges here, just before Blackdown Lane is reached. — View from the edge of Card's Wood Credit: Marathon

Birchen Wood is a picturesque woodland located in the county of Sussex, England. Stretching over an area of approximately 500 acres, it is a captivating destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts alike. The woodland is named after the abundant birch trees that dominate its landscape, creating an enchanting atmosphere.

Situated on the outskirts of a small village, Birchen Wood offers a peaceful and serene escape from the hustle and bustle of modern life. The forest is known for its diverse flora and fauna, making it a haven for wildlife. Visitors can expect to encounter a variety of bird species, including woodpeckers and owls, as well as smaller mammals such as foxes and squirrels.

The woodland is crisscrossed by a network of well-maintained footpaths, allowing visitors to explore its natural beauty at their own pace. These trails lead visitors through dense thickets, alongside babbling brooks, and to hidden clearings where sunlight filters through the trees. The wood is particularly breathtaking in the springtime when wildflowers carpet the forest floor, adding a vibrant burst of color to the landscape.

Birchen Wood also holds historical significance, with remnants of ancient settlements and archaeological finds scattered throughout the area. It is believed that the woodland has been inhabited for thousands of years, and artifacts dating back to the Bronze Age have been unearthed in its vicinity.

For those seeking a tranquil retreat or an opportunity to connect with nature, Birchen Wood in Sussex offers an idyllic setting that is sure to captivate and inspire.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 51.0682/0.20895348 or Grid Reference TQ5432. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

View from the edge of Card's Wood The footpath from Brickyard Lane through Card&#039;s Wood emerges here, just before Blackdown Lane is reached.

View from the edge of Card's Wood

The footpath from Brickyard Lane through Card's Wood emerges here, just before Blackdown Lane is reached.

View from Redgate Mill Lane to an old railway line This was the Cuckoo Line. It became known as the Cuckoo Line because traditionally, the first cuckoo of spring was released from a cage at Heathfield Fair. The line was opened in two stages - between Polegate and Hailsham opened on 14th May 1849 and northwards from Hailsham to Eridge in 1880, the section here being opened on 1st September 1880. The Cuckoo Line was closed to passengers north of Hailsham on 14th June 1965 and the final stretch of line on 9th September 1968.

See <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://disused-stations.org.uk/r/rotherfield_and_mark_cross/index.shtml" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://disused-stations.org.uk/r/rotherfield_and_mark_cross/index.shtml">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> and <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.eastsussex.gov.uk/leisureandtourism/discover-east-sussex/countryside-sites/cuckootrail/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.eastsussex.gov.uk/leisureandtourism/discover-east-sussex/countryside-sites/cuckootrail/">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> for more information. This part of the old line is not accessible but can be seen here, just on this side of the woodland.

View from Redgate Mill Lane to an old railway line

This was the Cuckoo Line. It became known as the Cuckoo Line because traditionally, the first cuckoo of spring was released from a cage at Heathfield Fair. The line was opened in two stages - between Polegate and Hailsham opened on 14th May 1849 and northwards from Hailsham to Eridge in 1880, the section here being opened on 1st September 1880. The Cuckoo Line was closed to passengers north of Hailsham on 14th June 1965 and the final stretch of line on 9th September 1968. See Link

and Link

for more information. This part of the old line is not accessible but can be seen here, just on this side of the woodland.

The Sussex Border Path near Stitches Farm The Sussex Border Path drops down ahead to the valley of the Eridge Brook which also carries the Uckfield Line between Eridge and Crowborough. See <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.walkingenglishman.com/ldp/sussexborderpath.html" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.walkingenglishman.com/ldp/sussexborderpath.html">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 Sussex Border Path near Stitches Farm

The Sussex Border Path drops down ahead to the valley of the Eridge Brook which also carries the Uckfield Line between Eridge and Crowborough. See Link

Looking down to the former Cuckoo Line This was the Cuckoo Line. It became known as the Cuckoo Line because traditionally, the first cuckoo of spring was released from a cage at Heathfield Fair. The line was opened in two stages - between Polegate and Hailsham opened on 14th May 1849 and northwards from Hailsham to Eridge in 1880, the section here being opened on 1st September 1880. The Cuckoo Line was closed to passengers north of Hailsham on 14th June 1965 and the final stretch of line on 9th September 1968.

See <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://disused-stations.org.uk/r/rotherfield_and_mark_cross/index.shtml" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://disused-stations.org.uk/r/rotherfield_and_mark_cross/index.shtml">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> and <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.eastsussex.gov.uk/leisureandtourism/discover-east-sussex/countryside-sites/cuckootrail/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.eastsussex.gov.uk/leisureandtourism/discover-east-sussex/countryside-sites/cuckootrail/">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> for more information. This part of the old line is not accessible but can be seen here, just on this side of the woodland.

Looking down to the former Cuckoo Line

This was the Cuckoo Line. It became known as the Cuckoo Line because traditionally, the first cuckoo of spring was released from a cage at Heathfield Fair. The line was opened in two stages - between Polegate and Hailsham opened on 14th May 1849 and northwards from Hailsham to Eridge in 1880, the section here being opened on 1st September 1880. The Cuckoo Line was closed to passengers north of Hailsham on 14th June 1965 and the final stretch of line on 9th September 1968. See Link

and Link

for more information. This part of the old line is not accessible but can be seen here, just on this side of the woodland.

Looking towards the former Cuckoo Line This was the Cuckoo Line. It became known as the Cuckoo Line because traditionally, the first cuckoo of spring was released from a cage at Heathfield Fair. The line was opened in two stages - between Polegate and Hailsham opened on 14th May 1849 and northwards from Hailsham to Eridge in 1880, the section here being opened on 1st September 1880. The Cuckoo Line was closed to passengers north of Hailsham on 14th June 1965 and the final stretch of line on 9th September 1968.

See <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://disused-stations.org.uk/r/rotherfield_and_mark_cross/index.shtml" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://disused-stations.org.uk/r/rotherfield_and_mark_cross/index.shtml">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> and <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.eastsussex.gov.uk/leisureandtourism/discover-east-sussex/countryside-sites/cuckootrail/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.eastsussex.gov.uk/leisureandtourism/discover-east-sussex/countryside-sites/cuckootrail/">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> for more information. This part of the old line is not accessible but can be seen here, between the further hedge and the woodland.

Looking towards the former Cuckoo Line

This was the Cuckoo Line. It became known as the Cuckoo Line because traditionally, the first cuckoo of spring was released from a cage at Heathfield Fair. The line was opened in two stages - between Polegate and Hailsham opened on 14th May 1849 and northwards from Hailsham to Eridge in 1880, the section here being opened on 1st September 1880. The Cuckoo Line was closed to passengers north of Hailsham on 14th June 1965 and the final stretch of line on 9th September 1968. See Link

and Link

for more information. This part of the old line is not accessible but can be seen here, between the further hedge and the woodland.

Brickyard Lane Entryhill Wood is to the right. A footpath from Mark Cross crosses the road here. For the view in the other direction see <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6950574" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6950574">Link</a>

Brickyard Lane

Entryhill Wood is to the right. A footpath from Mark Cross crosses the road here. For the view in the other direction see Link

Footpath into Card's Wood This is just after the footpath leaves Cowford Bridge Lane near the crossroads with Eridge Lane and Hackdon Hill.

Footpath into Card's Wood

This is just after the footpath leaves Cowford Bridge Lane near the crossroads with Eridge Lane and Hackdon Hill.

Cowford Bridge Lane near Card's Wood This is just east of the crossroads with Eridge Lane and Hackdon Hill. A footpath leaves on the left just ahead and heads into Card&#039;s Wood - see <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6951285" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6951285">Link</a>

Cowford Bridge Lane near Card's Wood

This is just east of the crossroads with Eridge Lane and Hackdon Hill. A footpath leaves on the left just ahead and heads into Card's Wood - see Link

Crossroads near Card's Wood This is just west of Card&#039;s Wood. Eridge Lane is behind on the right and Hackdon Hill is straight ahead. As can be seen, Redgate Mill Lane is on the left and the lane on the right leading to Card&#039;s Wood is Cowford Bridge Lane.

Crossroads near Card's Wood

This is just west of Card's Wood. Eridge Lane is behind on the right and Hackdon Hill is straight ahead. As can be seen, Redgate Mill Lane is on the left and the lane on the right leading to Card's Wood is Cowford Bridge Lane.

Stitches Farm from the Sussex Border Path Beyond the farm, the Sussex Border Path drops down to the valley of the Eridge Brook which also carries the Uckfield Line between Eridge and Crowborough. See <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.walkingenglishman.com/ldp/sussexborderpath.html" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.walkingenglishman.com/ldp/sussexborderpath.html">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>

Stitches Farm from the Sussex Border Path

Beyond the farm, the Sussex Border Path drops down to the valley of the Eridge Brook which also carries the Uckfield Line between Eridge and Crowborough. See Link

The Sussex Border Path heading towards Stitches Farm Beyond the farm, the Sussex Border Path drops down to the valley of the Eridge Brook which also carries the Uckfield Line between Eridge and Crowborough. See <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.walkingenglishman.com/ldp/sussexborderpath.html" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.walkingenglishman.com/ldp/sussexborderpath.html">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 Sussex Border Path heading towards Stitches Farm

Beyond the farm, the Sussex Border Path drops down to the valley of the Eridge Brook which also carries the Uckfield Line between Eridge and Crowborough. See Link

The Sussex Border Path on the way to Stitches Farm Beyond the farm, the Sussex Border Path drops down to the valley of the Eridge Brook which also carries the Uckfield Line between Eridge and Crowborough. See <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.walkingenglishman.com/ldp/sussexborderpath.html" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.walkingenglishman.com/ldp/sussexborderpath.html">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 Sussex Border Path on the way to Stitches Farm

Beyond the farm, the Sussex Border Path drops down to the valley of the Eridge Brook which also carries the Uckfield Line between Eridge and Crowborough. See Link

View from Sandhill Lane This is close to and within the sound of the A26.

View from Sandhill Lane

This is close to and within the sound of the A26.

View from Sandhill Lane This is close to Sandhill Cottages and looks across the valley through which the Uckfield line runs.

View from Sandhill Lane

This is close to Sandhill Cottages and looks across the valley through which the Uckfield line runs.

Sandhill Lane Sandhill Lane here passes through Roughets Wood but keeps along the south side of the wood.

Sandhill Lane

Sandhill Lane here passes through Roughets Wood but keeps along the south side of the wood.

Triangular junction at Danegate There is a triangular junction where Danegate meets Sham Farm Road and Blackdon Hill. This view looks up from Danegate to Blackdon Hill. The triangle is on the right.

Triangular junction at Danegate

There is a triangular junction where Danegate meets Sham Farm Road and Blackdon Hill. This view looks up from Danegate to Blackdon Hill. The triangle is on the right.

Looking along Danegate from a triangular junction There is a triangular junction where Danegate meets Sham Farm Road and Blackdon Hill. This view looks along Danegate. See also <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6953726" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6953726">Link</a>

Looking along Danegate from a triangular junction

There is a triangular junction where Danegate meets Sham Farm Road and Blackdon Hill. This view looks along Danegate. See also Link

View from Sandhill Lane This view is close to Sandhill Cottages, which are on the right, and looks across the valley through which the Uckfield line runs.

View from Sandhill Lane

This view is close to Sandhill Cottages, which are on the right, and looks across the valley through which the Uckfield line runs.

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Birchen Wood is located at Grid Ref: TQ5432 (Lat: 51.0682, Lng: 0.20895348)

Administrative County: East Sussex

District: Wealden

Police Authority: Sussex

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Located within 500m of 51.0682,0.20895348

Source: Landsat photo

Lat/Long: 51.0647519/0.2099128

Source: Landsat photo

Lat/Long: 51.0665154/0.2116579

Source: Landsat photo

Lat/Long: 51.0694313/0.2128537

Redgate Mill Junction

Historic Railway: junction

Railway: site

Source: NPE

Lat/Long: 51.0717009/0.2129723

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 51.0714094/0.2125131

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