Clappers Wood

Wood, Forest in Sussex Wealden

England

Clappers Wood

The site of Horam railway station Situated on the railway which ran northwards from Polegate to Heathfield, known as the Cuckoo Line, after the Cuckoo Fair held annually at Heathfield, this is now part of the Cuckoo Trail cycle path.
The site of Horam railway station Credit: Ron Strutt

Clappers Wood, located in the county of Sussex, England, is a picturesque woodland area renowned for its natural beauty and rich biodiversity. Spanning over a vast area, the wood is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers alike.

The woodland is characterized by its dense canopy of towering trees, including native species such as oak, beech, and ash. These trees create a serene and tranquil atmosphere, providing a habitat for a wide range of flora and fauna.

Clappers Wood is home to an abundance of wildlife, with various species of birds, mammals, and insects thriving within its boundaries. Visitors may catch a glimpse of woodland creatures such as deer, foxes, badgers, and squirrels, as well as a diverse array of bird species including owls, woodpeckers, and songbirds.

The wood also boasts a network of well-maintained trails and footpaths, allowing visitors to explore its beauty at their own pace. These paths wind through the woodland, leading to hidden clearings, babbling brooks, and scenic viewpoints. Nature enthusiasts can enjoy the sights and sounds of the woodland, immersing themselves in its tranquility.

Clappers Wood is not only a haven for wildlife but also a vital ecosystem that provides important ecological services. It acts as a carbon sink, helping to mitigate the effects of climate change, and also serves as a natural barrier against soil erosion.

Overall, Clappers Wood in Sussex offers a unique opportunity to connect with nature, providing a serene and biodiverse environment for visitors to appreciate and explore.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 50.928459/0.26931199 or Grid Reference TQ5916. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The site of Horam railway station Situated on the railway which ran northwards from Polegate to Heathfield, known as the Cuckoo Line, after the Cuckoo Fair held annually at Heathfield, this is now part of the Cuckoo Trail cycle path.
The site of Horam railway station
Situated on the railway which ran northwards from Polegate to Heathfield, known as the Cuckoo Line, after the Cuckoo Fair held annually at Heathfield, this is now part of the Cuckoo Trail cycle path.
Marle Green Oast House, Near Horam, E Sussex
Marle Green Oast House, Near Horam, E Sussex
Vines Cross East Sussex Vines Cross Village lies just outside Heathfield in Southern England.It is a small Village surrounded by lovely countryside much of which is Farmland.During the second World War Vines Cross had the dubious honour of being the second village in the area to be hit by doodlebugs.
Vines Cross East Sussex
Vines Cross Village lies just outside Heathfield in Southern England.It is a small Village surrounded by lovely countryside much of which is Farmland.During the second World War Vines Cross had the dubious honour of being the second village in the area to be hit by doodlebugs.
Narrow Lane  Vines  Cross  East Sussex Ballsocks Lane is a very narrow lane joining Laundry Lane and Foords Lane Vines Cross.  Although the house in the picture looks like an old oast house it is in fact about six years old.
Narrow Lane Vines Cross East Sussex
Ballsocks Lane is a very narrow lane joining Laundry Lane and Foords Lane Vines Cross. Although the house in the picture looks like an old oast house it is in fact about six years old.
Stile Vines Cross East Sussex Stile just in grid sq TQ5918.Footpath heading west to the Old Heathfield / Vines Cross road over Hales Hill Farmland.
Stile Vines Cross East Sussex
Stile just in grid sq TQ5918.Footpath heading west to the Old Heathfield / Vines Cross road over Hales Hill Farmland.
The Brewers Arms Vines Cross East Sussex Brewers Arms on the junction of Foords Lane and the Horam and Old Heathfield Road.
The Brewers Arms Vines Cross East Sussex
Brewers Arms on the junction of Foords Lane and the Horam and Old Heathfield Road.
Paynsbridge Way, Horam Small estate off Vines Cross Road in the village of Horam.
Paynsbridge Way, Horam
Small estate off Vines Cross Road in the village of Horam.
Entrance to Hidden Springs Vineyard The farm house is just visible in the centre of the picture. In the foreground a magpie has decided to jump on the back of the sheep lying down.
Entrance to Hidden Springs Vineyard
The farm house is just visible in the centre of the picture. In the foreground a magpie has decided to jump on the back of the sheep lying down.
Please Don't Squash The Rabbits Entrance to Redlands from Vines Cross Road. Perhaps the owners were deeply affected by Watership Down.
Please Don't Squash The Rabbits
Entrance to Redlands from Vines Cross Road. Perhaps the owners were deeply affected by Watership Down.
Unnamed Lake near Cuckoo Trail The lake is to the east of the trail near the bottom of the grid square. The trees are a small extension of Wicker Wood.
Unnamed Lake near Cuckoo Trail
The lake is to the east of the trail near the bottom of the grid square. The trees are a small extension of Wicker Wood.
Horebeech Lane Bridge Former railway bridge now carrying the lane over the Cuckoo Trail an 11 mile cycle and walking path linking Polegate with Heathfield.
Horebeech Lane Bridge
Former railway bridge now carrying the lane over the Cuckoo Trail an 11 mile cycle and walking path linking Polegate with Heathfield.
Footpath to Cogger's Cross Linking Marle Green and Cogger's Cross at the point where it crosses the Cuckoo Trail.
Footpath to Cogger's Cross
Linking Marle Green and Cogger's Cross at the point where it crosses the Cuckoo Trail.
Bridleway to North Corner The building in the background is North End Farm.
Bridleway to North Corner
The building in the background is North End Farm.
Cuckoo Trail, Cowden Wood Autumnal scenes on this part of the trail.
Cuckoo Trail, Cowden Wood
Autumnal scenes on this part of the trail.
House on the bend Opposite Lewhurst Farm on the Hailsham - Horam road.
House on the bend
Opposite Lewhurst Farm on the Hailsham - Horam road.
Barns, Lewhurst Farm On the Hailsham - Horam road.
Barns, Lewhurst Farm
On the Hailsham - Horam road.
Oast House Single round kiln oast house, with unusual cap instead of cowl.

This Oast House has appeared in many postcards and photographs over the last century. One of which can be seen here <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.francisfrith.com/search/england/east+sussex/horam/photos/horam_H329070.htm" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.francisfrith.com/search/england/east+sussex/horam/photos/horam_H329070.htm">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>
Oast House
Single round kiln oast house, with unusual cap instead of cowl. This Oast House has appeared in many postcards and photographs over the last century. One of which can be seen here LinkExternal link
Corner Cottage, Ballsocks Lane, Vines Cross, Horam, East Sussex Single round kiln oast house.
Corner Cottage, Ballsocks Lane, Vines Cross, Horam, East Sussex
Single round kiln oast house.
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Clappers Wood is located at Grid Ref: TQ5916 (Lat: 50.928459, Lng: 0.26931199)

Administrative County: East Sussex

District: Wealden

Police Authority: Sussex

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