The Firs

Wood, Forest in Sussex Rother

England

The Firs

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

The Firs, Sussex is a picturesque woodland located in the county of Sussex, England. Spread over a vast area, this forest offers a serene and tranquil retreat for nature enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers alike. The woodland is situated amidst the beautiful South Downs National Park, renowned for its stunning landscapes and diverse wildlife.

Covered in a lush canopy of trees, including oak, beech, and birch, The Firs is a haven for flora and fauna. The forest floor is adorned with a variety of wildflowers, creating a colorful tapestry that adds to the enchanting ambiance. A network of well-maintained trails winds its way through the woods, allowing visitors to explore its many hidden gems.

The Firs is not only a scenic destination but also a significant historical site. It holds remnants of ancient settlements, including Iron Age hill forts, which serve as a reminder of the area's rich past. The forest has also witnessed human activity during the medieval and Victorian eras, leaving behind traces of old roads and structures.

In addition to its natural and historical significance, The Firs offers a range of recreational activities for visitors. Hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding are popular pursuits, with trails catering to various skill levels. The forest also provides ample opportunities for birdwatching, with a diverse avian population that includes woodpeckers, owls, and various migratory species.

Whether seeking solitude in nature or engaging in outdoor pursuits, The Firs, Sussex offers an idyllic setting that captivates all who venture into its enchanting woodlands.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 50.97378/0.66392667 or Grid Reference TQ8722. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Flackley Ash Hotel

Near Peasmarsh

Chris Shaw

Glossams Place, Beckley

Glossams Place in Beckley Woods was an early medieval moated manor house, dating from about 1100. Little more than that fact of its existence has been known about it, until the Hastings Area Archaeological Research Group began to excavate the site a few years ago. Now much of the floor plan has been discovered and some indications of how life was lived there have been uncovered. The locality was also a Roman era ironworking site, and large amounts of slag can be found lying about.

Ron Strutt

Church of St Peter and St Paul, Peasmarsh

Rog Frost

Road Beckley Woods East Sussex

Narrow country road from Beckley Woods to Peasmarsh.

Janet Richardson

Horse and Cart Inn, School Lane, Peasmarsh

Situated at the eastern end of the village.

Simon Carey

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.

Simon Carey

Peasmarsh C of E Primary School

Based in School Lane just off the main road.

Simon Carey

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.

Simon Carey

Oasthouses, Tanhouse Lane, Peasmarsh

The old tanhouse is the white building hidden behind the hedges.

Simon Carey

The Cock Inn, Main Street, Peasmarsh

One of two inns in the village. This one is on the western side.

Simon Carey

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.

Simon Carey

Malthouse Wood

Following the footpath from Peasmarsh to Old House Farm.

Simon Carey

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.

Simon Carey

Fields North of Beckley

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

Simon Carey

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.

Simon Carey

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.

Simon Carey