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Ruffet Wood

Wood, Forest in Sussex Wealden

England

Ruffet Wood

Nursery School, Bayham Rd
Nursery School, Bayham Rd Credit: N Chadwick

Ruffet Wood is a picturesque forest located in Sussex, England. Covering an area of approximately 100 acres, it is known for its dense and diverse woodlands, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers.

The wood boasts an array of tree species, including oak, beech, and chestnut, which create a vibrant and lush environment throughout the year. The forest floor is carpeted with a rich undergrowth of ferns, bluebells, and wildflowers, adding to the beauty and charm of the landscape.

Ruffet Wood is home to a variety of wildlife, making it an ideal spot for wildlife enthusiasts and birdwatchers. Visitors may catch a glimpse of deer, foxes, and rabbits that inhabit the forest, while the bird population includes species such as woodpeckers, owls, and various songbirds.

Several well-marked trails wind through Ruffet Wood, offering visitors the opportunity to explore its natural beauty. These paths cater to different levels of difficulty, ensuring that both experienced hikers and casual walkers can enjoy the woodland at their own pace.

The wood is also of historical significance, with evidence of human activity dating back centuries. Archaeological remains, such as ancient burial mounds and Iron Age settlements, can be found within its boundaries, adding an extra layer of interest for history enthusiasts.

Overall, Ruffet Wood is a captivating destination that combines natural beauty, biodiversity, and historical significance. Whether for a peaceful stroll, birdwatching, or simply immersing oneself in nature, this enchanting forest offers a memorable experience for all who visit.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 51.113792/0.23430241 or Grid Reference TQ5637. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Nursery School, Bayham Rd
Nursery School, Bayham Rd
Road sign, Bayham Rd
Road sign, Bayham Rd
The Bull
The Bull
Pantiles Baptist Church
Pantiles Baptist Church
Frant Rd The A267 road is a 21 mile long road from Tunbridge Wells <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6669020">TQ5838 : A26, A267 junction</a> to Horsebridge. Website: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.sabre-roads.org.uk/wiki/index.php?title=A267" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.sabre-roads.org.uk/wiki/index.php?title=A267">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>
Frant Rd
The A267 road is a 21 mile long road from Tunbridge Wells TQ5838 : A26, A267 junction to Horsebridge. Website: LinkExternal link
Eridge Rocks Eridge Rocks are owned and managed by the Sussex Wildlife Trust and extend for a considerable distance with a footpath running along the foot of them. They are 135 million years old and are described in the British Geological Survey: "Ashdown Formation - Sandstone And Siltstone, Interbedded. Sedimentary Bedrock formed approximately 134 to 145 million years ago in the Cretaceous Period. Local environment previously dominated by swamps, estuaries and deltas." The dinosaurs were wiped out 65 million years ago. One of the information boards can be seen at <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6723121" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6723121">Link</a> I always think that this rock looks like a sphinx.
Eridge Rocks
Eridge Rocks are owned and managed by the Sussex Wildlife Trust and extend for a considerable distance with a footpath running along the foot of them. They are 135 million years old and are described in the British Geological Survey: "Ashdown Formation - Sandstone And Siltstone, Interbedded. Sedimentary Bedrock formed approximately 134 to 145 million years ago in the Cretaceous Period. Local environment previously dominated by swamps, estuaries and deltas." The dinosaurs were wiped out 65 million years ago. One of the information boards can be seen at Link I always think that this rock looks like a sphinx.
Eridge Rocks Eridge Rocks are owned and managed by the Sussex Wildlife Trust and extend for a considerable distance with a footpath running along the foot of them. They are 135 million years old and are described in the British Geological Survey: "Ashdown Formation - Sandstone And Siltstone, Interbedded. Sedimentary Bedrock formed approximately 134 to 145 million years ago in the Cretaceous Period. Local environment previously dominated by swamps, estuaries and deltas." The dinosaurs were wiped out 65 million years ago. One of the information boards can be seen at <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6723121" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6723121">Link</a>
Eridge Rocks
Eridge Rocks are owned and managed by the Sussex Wildlife Trust and extend for a considerable distance with a footpath running along the foot of them. They are 135 million years old and are described in the British Geological Survey: "Ashdown Formation - Sandstone And Siltstone, Interbedded. Sedimentary Bedrock formed approximately 134 to 145 million years ago in the Cretaceous Period. Local environment previously dominated by swamps, estuaries and deltas." The dinosaurs were wiped out 65 million years ago. One of the information boards can be seen at Link
Sphinx at Eridge Rocks Eridge Rocks are owned and managed by the Sussex Wildlife Trust and extend for a considerable distance with a footpath running along the foot of them. They are 135 million years old and are described in the British Geological Survey: "Ashdown Formation - Sandstone And Siltstone, Interbedded. Sedimentary Bedrock formed approximately 134 to 145 million years ago in the Cretaceous Period. Local environment previously dominated by swamps, estuaries and deltas." The dinosaurs were wiped out 65 million years ago. One of the information boards can be seen at <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6723121" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6723121">Link</a> I always think that this rock looks like a sphinx.
Sphinx at Eridge Rocks
Eridge Rocks are owned and managed by the Sussex Wildlife Trust and extend for a considerable distance with a footpath running along the foot of them. They are 135 million years old and are described in the British Geological Survey: "Ashdown Formation - Sandstone And Siltstone, Interbedded. Sedimentary Bedrock formed approximately 134 to 145 million years ago in the Cretaceous Period. Local environment previously dominated by swamps, estuaries and deltas." The dinosaurs were wiped out 65 million years ago. One of the information boards can be seen at Link I always think that this rock looks like a sphinx.
Coppicing, Broadwater Warren Broadwater Warren Nature Reserve was opened in 2009 by the RSPB. The area is mainly a conifer forest with some remnant broadleaf woods and heathland. The plan is to restore the area to its original habitat of a wildlife-rich mosaic of heathland and native woodland species with some clumps of pines, a wet woodland, a rare woodland mire and forest ponds. Trails have been signposted around the area. Website: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.rspb.org.uk/reserves/guide/b/broadwaterwarren/about.aspx" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.rspb.org.uk/reserves/guide/b/broadwaterwarren/about.aspx">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>
Coppicing, Broadwater Warren
Broadwater Warren Nature Reserve was opened in 2009 by the RSPB. The area is mainly a conifer forest with some remnant broadleaf woods and heathland. The plan is to restore the area to its original habitat of a wildlife-rich mosaic of heathland and native woodland species with some clumps of pines, a wet woodland, a rare woodland mire and forest ponds. Trails have been signposted around the area. Website: LinkExternal link
Broadwater Warren Broadwater Warren Nature Reserve was opened in 2009 by the RSPB. The area is mainly a conifer forest with some remnant broadleaf woods and heathland. The plan is to restore the area to its original habitat of a wildlife-rich mosaic of heathland and native woodland species with some clumps of pines, a wet woodland, a rare woodland mire and forest ponds. Trails have been signposted around the area. Website: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.rspb.org.uk/reserves/guide/b/broadwaterwarren/about.aspx" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.rspb.org.uk/reserves/guide/b/broadwaterwarren/about.aspx">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>
Broadwater Warren
Broadwater Warren Nature Reserve was opened in 2009 by the RSPB. The area is mainly a conifer forest with some remnant broadleaf woods and heathland. The plan is to restore the area to its original habitat of a wildlife-rich mosaic of heathland and native woodland species with some clumps of pines, a wet woodland, a rare woodland mire and forest ponds. Trails have been signposted around the area. Website: LinkExternal link
Broadwater Warren Broadwater Warren Nature Reserve was opened in 2009 by the RSPB. The area is mainly a conifer forest with some remnant broadleaf woods and heathland. The plan is to restore the area to its original habitat of a wildlife-rich mosaic of heathland and native woodland species with some clumps of pines, a wet woodland, a rare woodland mire and forest ponds. Trails have been signposted around the area. Website: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.rspb.org.uk/reserves/guide/b/broadwaterwarren/about.aspx" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.rspb.org.uk/reserves/guide/b/broadwaterwarren/about.aspx">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>
Broadwater Warren
Broadwater Warren Nature Reserve was opened in 2009 by the RSPB. The area is mainly a conifer forest with some remnant broadleaf woods and heathland. The plan is to restore the area to its original habitat of a wildlife-rich mosaic of heathland and native woodland species with some clumps of pines, a wet woodland, a rare woodland mire and forest ponds. Trails have been signposted around the area. Website: LinkExternal link
Broadwater Warren Broadwater Warren Nature Reserve was opened in 2009 by the RSPB. The area is mainly a conifer forest with some remnant broadleaf woods and heathland. The plan is to restore the area to its original habitat of a wildlife-rich mosaic of heathland and native woodland species with some clumps of pines, a wet woodland, a rare woodland mire and forest ponds. Trails have been signposted around the area. Website: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.rspb.org.uk/reserves/guide/b/broadwaterwarren/about.aspx" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.rspb.org.uk/reserves/guide/b/broadwaterwarren/about.aspx">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>
Broadwater Warren
Broadwater Warren Nature Reserve was opened in 2009 by the RSPB. The area is mainly a conifer forest with some remnant broadleaf woods and heathland. The plan is to restore the area to its original habitat of a wildlife-rich mosaic of heathland and native woodland species with some clumps of pines, a wet woodland, a rare woodland mire and forest ponds. Trails have been signposted around the area. Website: LinkExternal link
Broadwater Warren Broadwater Warren Nature Reserve was opened in 2009 by the RSPB. The area is mainly a conifer forest with some remnant broadleaf woods and heathland. The plan is to restore the area to its original habitat of a wildlife-rich mosaic of heathland and native woodland species with some clumps of pines, a wet woodland, a rare woodland mire and forest ponds. Trails have been signposted around the area. Website: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.rspb.org.uk/reserves/guide/b/broadwaterwarren/about.aspx" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.rspb.org.uk/reserves/guide/b/broadwaterwarren/about.aspx">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>
Broadwater Warren
Broadwater Warren Nature Reserve was opened in 2009 by the RSPB. The area is mainly a conifer forest with some remnant broadleaf woods and heathland. The plan is to restore the area to its original habitat of a wildlife-rich mosaic of heathland and native woodland species with some clumps of pines, a wet woodland, a rare woodland mire and forest ponds. Trails have been signposted around the area. Website: LinkExternal link
Broadwater Warren Broadwater Warren Nature Reserve was opened in 2009 by the RSPB. The area is mainly a conifer forest with some remnant broadleaf woods and heathland. The plan is to restore the area to its original habitat of a wildlife-rich mosaic of heathland and native woodland species with some clumps of pines, a wet woodland, a rare woodland mire and forest ponds. Trails have been signposted around the area. Website: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.rspb.org.uk/reserves/guide/b/broadwaterwarren/about.aspx" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.rspb.org.uk/reserves/guide/b/broadwaterwarren/about.aspx">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>
Broadwater Warren
Broadwater Warren Nature Reserve was opened in 2009 by the RSPB. The area is mainly a conifer forest with some remnant broadleaf woods and heathland. The plan is to restore the area to its original habitat of a wildlife-rich mosaic of heathland and native woodland species with some clumps of pines, a wet woodland, a rare woodland mire and forest ponds. Trails have been signposted around the area. Website: LinkExternal link
Track, Broadwater Warren Broadwater Warren Nature Reserve was opened in 2009 by the RSPB. The area is mainly a conifer forest with some remnant broadleaf woods and heathland. The plan is to restore the area to its original habitat of a wildlife-rich mosaic of heathland and native woodland species with some clumps of pines, a wet woodland, a rare woodland mire and forest ponds. Trails have been signposted around the area. Website: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.rspb.org.uk/reserves/guide/b/broadwaterwarren/about.aspx" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.rspb.org.uk/reserves/guide/b/broadwaterwarren/about.aspx">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>
Track, Broadwater Warren
Broadwater Warren Nature Reserve was opened in 2009 by the RSPB. The area is mainly a conifer forest with some remnant broadleaf woods and heathland. The plan is to restore the area to its original habitat of a wildlife-rich mosaic of heathland and native woodland species with some clumps of pines, a wet woodland, a rare woodland mire and forest ponds. Trails have been signposted around the area. Website: LinkExternal link
Pond, Broadwater Warren Broadwater Warren Nature Reserve was opened in 2009 by the RSPB. The area is mainly a conifer forest with some remnant broadleaf woods and heathland. The plan is to restore the area to its original habitat of a wildlife-rich mosaic of heathland and native woodland species with some clumps of pines, a wet woodland, a rare woodland mire and forest ponds. Trails have been signposted around the area. Website: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.rspb.org.uk/reserves/guide/b/broadwaterwarren/about.aspx" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.rspb.org.uk/reserves/guide/b/broadwaterwarren/about.aspx">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>
Pond, Broadwater Warren
Broadwater Warren Nature Reserve was opened in 2009 by the RSPB. The area is mainly a conifer forest with some remnant broadleaf woods and heathland. The plan is to restore the area to its original habitat of a wildlife-rich mosaic of heathland and native woodland species with some clumps of pines, a wet woodland, a rare woodland mire and forest ponds. Trails have been signposted around the area. Website: LinkExternal link
Track, Broadwater Warren Broadwater Warren Nature Reserve was opened in 2009 by the RSPB. The area is mainly a conifer forest with some remnant broadleaf woods and heathland. The plan is to restore the area to its original habitat of a wildlife-rich mosaic of heathland and native woodland species with some clumps of pines, a wet woodland, a rare woodland mire and forest ponds. Trails have been signposted around the area. Website: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.rspb.org.uk/reserves/guide/b/broadwaterwarren/about.aspx" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.rspb.org.uk/reserves/guide/b/broadwaterwarren/about.aspx">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>
Track, Broadwater Warren
Broadwater Warren Nature Reserve was opened in 2009 by the RSPB. The area is mainly a conifer forest with some remnant broadleaf woods and heathland. The plan is to restore the area to its original habitat of a wildlife-rich mosaic of heathland and native woodland species with some clumps of pines, a wet woodland, a rare woodland mire and forest ponds. Trails have been signposted around the area. Website: LinkExternal link
Broadwater Warren Broadwater Warren Nature Reserve was opened in 2009 by the RSPB. The area is mainly a conifer forest with some remnant broadleaf woods and heathland. The plan is to restore the area to its original habitat of a wildlife-rich mosaic of heathland and native woodland species with some clumps of pines, a wet woodland, a rare woodland mire and forest ponds. Trails have been signposted around the area. Website: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.rspb.org.uk/reserves/guide/b/broadwaterwarren/about.aspx" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.rspb.org.uk/reserves/guide/b/broadwaterwarren/about.aspx">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>
Broadwater Warren
Broadwater Warren Nature Reserve was opened in 2009 by the RSPB. The area is mainly a conifer forest with some remnant broadleaf woods and heathland. The plan is to restore the area to its original habitat of a wildlife-rich mosaic of heathland and native woodland species with some clumps of pines, a wet woodland, a rare woodland mire and forest ponds. Trails have been signposted around the area. Website: LinkExternal link
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Ruffet Wood is located at Grid Ref: TQ5637 (Lat: 51.113792, Lng: 0.23430241)

Administrative County: East Sussex

District: Wealden

Police Authority: Sussex

What 3 Words

///lightly.rocket.centuries. Near Rusthall, Kent

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Located within 500m of 51.113792,0.23430241
Barrier: kissing_gate
Foot: yes
Material: wood
Lat/Long: 51.1121286/0.2277698
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Addr Housename: Strawberry Hill Cottages
Addr Housenumber: 1;2
Addr Street: Eridge Road
Building: house
Lat/Long: 51.1150122/0.2410744
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Addr Housename: Spratsbrook Farmhouse
Building: yes
Wikidata: Q26278966
Lat/Long: 51.1115911/0.2374972
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