Brailsham Wood

Wood, Forest in Sussex Wealden

England

Brailsham Wood

Houses on Halley Road near Cade Street
Houses on Halley Road near Cade Street Credit: Dave Spicer

Brailsham Wood, located in Sussex, England, is a picturesque and enchanting forest that spans across an area of approximately 100 acres. This ancient woodland is a captivating natural treasure, boasting a diverse range of flora and fauna that make it a haven for wildlife enthusiasts and nature lovers.

The wood is predominantly made up of deciduous trees, including oak, beech, and ash, which create a dense canopy that provides shade and shelter to the woodland floor. The forest floor itself is adorned with a rich carpet of bluebells, wild garlic, and ferns, adding to the wood's ethereal charm.

Brailsham Wood is crisscrossed by a network of well-maintained footpaths, allowing visitors to explore its enchanting beauty. As one explores deeper into the wood, they may stumble upon a tranquil stream that adds to the peaceful ambiance of the surroundings.

The wood is also home to a variety of wildlife species, including deer, foxes, badgers, and an array of bird species. Nature enthusiasts may also spot elusive creatures like woodpeckers, owls, and even rare bats that call Brailsham Wood their home.

Throughout the year, the wood offers an ever-changing landscape, with vibrant foliage in autumn, a blossoming woodland in spring, and a serene winter wonderland during the colder months. Its natural beauty and tranquil setting provide an ideal escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, making it a popular destination for hikers, photographers, and those seeking solace in nature.

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Brailsham Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.971638/0.30377965 or Grid Reference TQ6121. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Houses on Halley Road near Cade Street
Houses on Halley Road near Cade Street
B2096 near Heathfield Community College
B2096 near Heathfield Community College
Entrance to Heathfield Community College
Entrance to Heathfield Community College
Heathfield Leisure Centre A small establishment as leisure centres go.  Viewed just after opening, which is at 3:30 on Friday afternoons.
Heathfield Leisure Centre
A small establishment as leisure centres go. Viewed just after opening, which is at 3:30 on Friday afternoons.
Blackdown Mill This Windmill originally stood at "Three Chimneys" in Kent. It was purchased by Samuel Dallaway and brought to this site and erected in 1856 by a Heathfield millwright. It is known as the Blackdown Mill but perhaps more widely known as the Cherry Clack Mill as it was originally in a cherry orchard.
Blackdown Mill
This Windmill originally stood at "Three Chimneys" in Kent. It was purchased by Samuel Dallaway and brought to this site and erected in 1856 by a Heathfield millwright. It is known as the Blackdown Mill but perhaps more widely known as the Cherry Clack Mill as it was originally in a cherry orchard.
Footpath Punnets Town Footpath next to Blackdown Mill across farmland, Punnets Town East Sussex.
Footpath Punnets Town
Footpath next to Blackdown Mill across farmland, Punnets Town East Sussex.
Frost Cottage frost Cottage stands on Flitterbrook Lane in Warbleton Parish. It was named after my ancestor, John Frost, who lived there. John lived from about 1733 to 1809
Frost Cottage
frost Cottage stands on Flitterbrook Lane in Warbleton Parish. It was named after my ancestor, John Frost, who lived there. John lived from about 1733 to 1809
Chapel, Chapel Cross, East Sussex The Independent Chapel in Cade Street, Chapel Cross was built in 1767. It is a simple symmetrical building with oval window over its south facing porch. The chapel was known locally for many years as the chocolate church as the Pastor (P J Pont) gave the children going to Sunday School chocolates. Chapel cross was once considered to be part of Punnetts Town.
Chapel, Chapel Cross, East Sussex
The Independent Chapel in Cade Street, Chapel Cross was built in 1767. It is a simple symmetrical building with oval window over its south facing porch. The chapel was known locally for many years as the chocolate church as the Pastor (P J Pont) gave the children going to Sunday School chocolates. Chapel cross was once considered to be part of Punnetts Town.
St Dunstan's Wood Cade Street East Sussex Footpath through St Dunstan's Wood from Old Heathfield to Cade Street.
St Dunstan's Wood Cade Street East Sussex
Footpath through St Dunstan's Wood from Old Heathfield to Cade Street.
Punnett's Town  "Blackdown Mill" Restored octagonal 3 storey white smock mill on elevated brick base.
Punnett's Town "Blackdown Mill"
Restored octagonal 3 storey white smock mill on elevated brick base.
Broad Oak Older properties on the edge of the hillside village.
Broad Oak
Older properties on the edge of the hillside village.
Houses on Halley Road, Broad Oak
Houses on Halley Road, Broad Oak
Rubbish dump and Wealden woodland
Rubbish dump and Wealden woodland
Road to the nurseries off Swife Lane Complete with fine Scots Pines.
Road to the nurseries off Swife Lane
Complete with fine Scots Pines.
Bridleway by Home Farm Just off the A265
Bridleway by Home Farm
Just off the A265
Garden Centre and Communications Mast Equal geograph billing here. The mast was in place before the 'Petals For Plants' was built just under a year ago.
Garden Centre and Communications Mast
Equal geograph billing here. The mast was in place before the 'Petals For Plants' was built just under a year ago.
Hugletts Farm
Hugletts Farm
Milkhurst Wood The wood is beyond the field of sheep and drops steeply to meet the River Dudwell. Beyond is the ridge containing Cade Street and Punnett's Town.
Milkhurst Wood
The wood is beyond the field of sheep and drops steeply to meet the River Dudwell. Beyond is the ridge containing Cade Street and Punnett's Town.
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Brailsham Wood is located at Grid Ref: TQ6121 (Lat: 50.971638, Lng: 0.30377965)

Administrative County: East Sussex

District: Wealden

Police Authority: Sussex

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