Barber's Wood

Wood, Forest in Sussex Rother

England

Barber's Wood

Flackley Ash Hotel Near Peasmarsh — Flackley Ash Hotel Credit: Chris Shaw

Barber's Wood, located in Sussex, England, is a picturesque woodland that stretches across a vast area of approximately 200 hectares. This woodland is known for its diverse range of tree species, creating a rich and vibrant ecosystem that supports a variety of wildlife.

The wood is predominantly composed of broadleaf trees, including oak, beech, and birch, which create a dense canopy overhead, providing shade and shelter for the numerous species that call this forest home. These trees also offer a stunning display of colors during the autumn months, attracting visitors from all around.

Barber's Wood is crisscrossed by a network of well-maintained footpaths, allowing nature enthusiasts and hikers to explore its beauty. Along these paths, visitors can find an abundance of flora and fauna, such as bluebells, foxgloves, and various species of butterflies and birds. The wood is particularly known for its population of roe deer, which can often be spotted grazing or darting through the trees.

In addition to its natural beauty, Barber's Wood offers a range of recreational activities for visitors to enjoy. These include picnic spots, designated camping areas, and even a small lake where fishing is permitted. The wood also hosts educational programs and guided tours, providing an opportunity for visitors to learn about the local wildlife and conservation efforts.

Overall, Barber's Wood, with its stunning scenery, diverse wildlife, and recreational offerings, is a popular destination for nature lovers and those seeking a peaceful escape in the heart of Sussex.

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Barber's Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.990781/0.65951342 or Grid Reference TQ8624. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Flackley Ash Hotel Near Peasmarsh

Flackley Ash Hotel

Near Peasmarsh

Great Knelle Farm Seen from the Farm World tractor ride. For more information see the Great Knelle Farm website <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.farmworld-rye.co.uk" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.farmworld-rye.co.uk">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>

Great Knelle Farm

Seen from the Farm World tractor ride. For more information see the Great Knelle Farm website Link

Main Track, Bixley Wood Bixley Wood is a commercial wood owned by the Forestry Commission and is a mixture of Birch, Oak and Pine. This track is the white clearing on the Landranger map looking south.

Main Track, Bixley Wood

Bixley Wood is a commercial wood owned by the Forestry Commission and is a mixture of Birch, Oak and Pine. This track is the white clearing on the Landranger map looking south.

Fields North of Beckley Taken from the footpath linking King&#039;s Barn Lane with Bixley Wood, the low cloud still obscuring the horizon.

Fields North of Beckley

Taken from the footpath linking King's Barn Lane with Bixley Wood, the low cloud still obscuring the horizon.

Flatroper's Wood Open access land owned by the Sussex Wildlife Trust. Only a small part of the wood is the rest is in private ownership. The wood is home to the growing population of Wild Boar whose numbers have been growing steadily since the storms of 1987 destroyed fences and enabled a large number to escape into the wild. Booth this wood, Bixley Wood and Beckley Woods are now home to these nocturnal creatures.

Flatroper's Wood

Open access land owned by the Sussex Wildlife Trust. Only a small part of the wood is the rest is in private ownership. The wood is home to the growing population of Wild Boar whose numbers have been growing steadily since the storms of 1987 destroyed fences and enabled a large number to escape into the wild. Booth this wood, Bixley Wood and Beckley Woods are now home to these nocturnal creatures.

Bixley Lane Flatroper&#039;s Wood to the left, Bixley Wood to the right. Both have very fine woodbank boundaries. Bixley Lane is a rutted track between Bixley Wood car park and Birds Farm though it is possible to drive vehicles down it.

Bixley Lane

Flatroper's Wood to the left, Bixley Wood to the right. Both have very fine woodbank boundaries. Bixley Lane is a rutted track between Bixley Wood car park and Birds Farm though it is possible to drive vehicles down it.

Footbridge, Mill Wood Crossing a small unnamed stream that feeds the Rother.

Footbridge, Mill Wood

Crossing a small unnamed stream that feeds the Rother.

And When They Were Only Halfway Up .... ... they sat down and rested.

Geese on a slope behind Mackeral Hill Farm.

And When They Were Only Halfway Up ....

... they sat down and rested. Geese on a slope behind Mackeral Hill Farm.

High Weald Landscape Trail, Mill Wood This section runs from Mackeral Hill Farm to Kitchenour Lane.

High Weald Landscape Trail, Mill Wood

This section runs from Mackeral Hill Farm to Kitchenour Lane.

Decoy Pond Decoypond Wood is to the right.

Decoy Pond

Decoypond Wood is to the right.

Over the Fields to Oxney The field is in the square, beyond is the Rother whilst the higher ground in the background is the Isle of Oxney.

Over the Fields to Oxney

The field is in the square, beyond is the Rother whilst the higher ground in the background is the Isle of Oxney.

Unnamed Pond , Decoypond Wood On the northern extremity of the wood. Taken from the High Weald Landscape Trail.

Unnamed Pond , Decoypond Wood

On the northern extremity of the wood. Taken from the High Weald Landscape Trail.

Unnamed Pond, Decoypond Wood From this angle looks almost heart shaped.

Unnamed Pond, Decoypond Wood

From this angle looks almost heart shaped.

The Peelers, Main Street, Beckley The name of the building suggests a possible past use as a police station. Beckley village straggles along the B2088 from the junction with the A268 at Four Oaks to the church near Clayhill.

The Peelers, Main Street, Beckley

The name of the building suggests a possible past use as a police station. Beckley village straggles along the B2088 from the junction with the A268 at Four Oaks to the church near Clayhill.

Woodland Boundary, Alder Shaw Alder shaw is to the left, Barber&#039;s Wood to the right. Taken from the High Weald Landscape Trail.

Woodland Boundary, Alder Shaw

Alder shaw is to the left, Barber's Wood to the right. Taken from the High Weald Landscape Trail.

Walking Away A sheep decides to leave the others on the hay and go elsewhere. Taken from High Weald Landscape Trail just before it reaches Hobbs Lane next to Hobb&#039;s Farm.

Walking Away

A sheep decides to leave the others on the hay and go elsewhere. Taken from High Weald Landscape Trail just before it reaches Hobbs Lane next to Hobb's Farm.

Dusk at Beckley Field of sheep between the B2088 and A268.

Dusk at Beckley

Field of sheep between the B2088 and A268.

Otter Channel Runs parallel to the Rother on the Sussex side of the river. The original course of the river itself when the Knelle Dam was first breached in 1635 but replaced by the straighter version in the 1680s.

Otter Channel

Runs parallel to the Rother on the Sussex side of the river. The original course of the river itself when the Knelle Dam was first breached in 1635 but replaced by the straighter version in the 1680s.

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Barber's Wood is located at Grid Ref: TQ8624 (Lat: 50.990781, Lng: 0.65951342)

Administrative County: East Sussex

District: Rother

Police Authority: Sussex

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