Wish Wood

Wood, Forest in Sussex Rother

England

Wish Wood

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

Wish Wood, located in Sussex, England, is a picturesque woodland area known for its natural beauty and tranquility. Spanning over a vast area, the wood is characterized by its dense canopy of towering trees, including oak, beech, and ash. These trees create a lush and verdant environment, providing shade and shelter for a diverse array of flora and fauna.

The woodland floor is adorned with a carpet of wildflowers, including bluebells, primroses, and wood anemones, creating a vibrant and colorful display during the spring and summer months. The wood is also home to a variety of wildlife, such as deer, foxes, badgers, and numerous bird species, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and wildlife photographers.

Wish Wood offers a range of recreational activities for visitors to enjoy. There are well-maintained walking trails that meander through the wood, allowing visitors to explore its hidden gems and discover its enchanting beauty at their own pace. These trails are suitable for all levels of fitness and provide opportunities for both leisurely strolls and more challenging hikes.

The wood is also a popular spot for picnics and family outings, with designated picnic areas and open spaces for visitors to relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. Additionally, there are designated areas for camping and barbecues, providing opportunities for overnight stays and outdoor cooking experiences.

Overall, Wish Wood in Sussex is a haven of natural beauty and tranquility, offering visitors a chance to immerse themselves in the wonders of nature and escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

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Wish Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.981696/0.66426595 or Grid Reference TQ8723. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Flackley Ash Hotel Near Peasmarsh
Flackley Ash Hotel
Near Peasmarsh
Main Street, Peasmarsh This is the main A286 from Rye. The village itself is some distance from its church which suggests that the population may have moved to another site during the Black Death. The most famous current resident is Paul McCartney who has a country estate to the south of the village. Past famous residents include the Liddell family whose daughter Alice was subject to a couple of books by Lewis Carroll. The big building to the right is Griffin Hall, a church.
Main Street, Peasmarsh
This is the main A286 from Rye. The village itself is some distance from its church which suggests that the population may have moved to another site during the Black Death. The most famous current resident is Paul McCartney who has a country estate to the south of the village. Past famous residents include the Liddell family whose daughter Alice was subject to a couple of books by Lewis Carroll. The big building to the right is Griffin Hall, a church.
Cock Wood, Peasmarsh South of the village on the footpath that links School Lane with Tanhouse Lane. There are two Cock Woods in the vicinity the other is to the north of the village.
Cock Wood, Peasmarsh
South of the village on the footpath that links School Lane with Tanhouse Lane. There are two Cock Woods in the vicinity the other is to the north of the village.
Oasthouses, Tanhouse Lane, Peasmarsh The old tanhouse is the white building hidden behind the hedges.
Oasthouses, Tanhouse Lane, Peasmarsh
The old tanhouse is the white building hidden behind the hedges.
The Cock Inn, Main Street, Peasmarsh One of two inns in the village. This one is on the western side.
The Cock Inn, Main Street, Peasmarsh
One of two inns in the village. This one is on the western side.
Jempson's Superstore, Peasmarsh Independent supermarket which began life in the village as a small bakery in 1935. Today they have a few branches in Rye and Battle and have recently converted their old store into a modern supermarket whilst retaining some of the services of an old general stores.
Jempson's Superstore, Peasmarsh
Independent supermarket which began life in the village as a small bakery in 1935. Today they have a few branches in Rye and Battle and have recently converted their old store into a modern supermarket whilst retaining some of the services of an old general stores.
Footpath to Forstal Farm Taken from the junction of the footpath that leads down to the Rother Levels.
Footpath to Forstal Farm
Taken from the junction of the footpath that leads down to the Rother Levels.
Malthouse Wood Following the footpath from Peasmarsh to Old House Farm.
Malthouse Wood
Following the footpath from Peasmarsh to Old House Farm.
Woodside Stream Tributary of the Rother that rises in Peasmarsh Park. Taken from the footbridge that spans the stream.
Woodside Stream
Tributary of the Rother that rises in Peasmarsh Park. Taken from the footbridge that spans the stream.
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'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'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.
Electricity Pylons, Flatroper's Wood. The gap created between the trees has allowed the ferns to colonise.
Electricity Pylons, Flatroper's Wood.
The gap created between the trees has allowed the ferns to colonise.
Flatroper's Wood Oak and birch in the southern part of the wood. Taken from the footpath that links Bixley Lane with Woodlands Farm.
Flatroper's Wood
Oak and birch in the southern part of the wood. Taken from the footpath that links Bixley Lane with Woodlands Farm.
Unnamed Stream, Ten Acre Wood At the point where Bixley Lane turns sharply west this stream runs underneath it. The sediment being carried by the stream is already building up here. The stream is a feeder for Eggshole Brook which itself  feeds the River Brede.
Unnamed Stream, Ten Acre Wood
At the point where Bixley Lane turns sharply west this stream runs underneath it. The sediment being carried by the stream is already building up here. The stream is a feeder for Eggshole Brook which itself feeds the River Brede.
Morebread Wood Boggy ground and pasture opposite Button's Farmhouse.
Morebread Wood
Boggy ground and pasture opposite Button's Farmhouse.
Rockfield Plantation Little Shelley Wood is to the right whilst Beckley Woods are on the horizon.
Rockfield Plantation
Little Shelley Wood is to the right whilst Beckley Woods are on the horizon.
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Wish Wood is located at Grid Ref: TQ8723 (Lat: 50.981696, Lng: 0.66426595)

Administrative County: East Sussex

District: Rother

Police Authority: Sussex

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