Crowborough Common

Downs, Moorland in Sussex Wealden

England

Crowborough Common

Crowborough Beacon Golf Club in 1967
Crowborough Beacon Golf Club in 1967 Credit: John Baker

Crowborough Common is a vast expanse of open land located in the stunning Sussex Downs in England. Spanning over 1,000 acres, it is a mixture of heathland, woodland, and open grassland, offering a diverse range of habitats for both flora and fauna.

The common is characterized by its undulating terrain, with gentle slopes and rolling hills, providing visitors with breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. It is a popular destination for walkers, hikers, and nature enthusiasts, who can explore the numerous footpaths and trails that crisscross the area.

The heathland on Crowborough Common is home to a variety of plant species, including heather, gorse, and bilberry. This unique ecosystem provides a haven for many rare and endangered animals, such as adders, lizards, and several species of butterflies. Birdwatchers will also be delighted to spot a wide range of avian species, including the iconic red kite and buzzards soaring overhead.

Throughout the year, Crowborough Common showcases a rich tapestry of colors and scenery. In spring, the area comes alive with vibrant wildflowers, while autumn displays a stunning array of golden hues as the leaves change. The common is also renowned for its impressive heather bloom in late summer, transforming the landscape into a sea of purple.

With its unspoiled natural beauty and abundant wildlife, Crowborough Common is a true gem of the Sussex countryside. Whether you seek a peaceful stroll, a challenging hike, or a chance to immerse yourself in nature, this diverse moorland is a must-visit destination.

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Crowborough Common Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.041598/0.14470481 or Grid Reference TQ5029. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Crowborough Beacon Golf Club in 1967
Crowborough Beacon Golf Club in 1967
View from Crowborough Beacon Golf Club in 1967 A rather hazy view of the distant South Downs across part of the golf course.
View from Crowborough Beacon Golf Club in 1967
A rather hazy view of the distant South Downs across part of the golf course.
Queen's Road, Crowborough Carlton Terrace on the right, part of a succession of houses using quite a lot of the local stone as well as brick.
Queen's Road, Crowborough
Carlton Terrace on the right, part of a succession of houses using quite a lot of the local stone as well as brick.
Stone Cross Road - 30 limit ahead Also a warning that there is no footway for 270 yards (247 m for those puzzled by that).
Stone Cross Road - 30 limit ahead
Also a warning that there is no footway for 270 yards (247 m for those puzzled by that).
Houses on Stone Cross Road At the edge of the Alderbrook district of Crowborough.
Houses on Stone Cross Road
At the edge of the Alderbrook district of Crowborough.
Stone Cross Road meets Walshes Road Walshes Road is Fermor Road to the left of this junction. At the immediate right is the residential Alderbrook Close. This is a very odd name as it is a through road, looping back to Stone Cross Road.
Stone Cross Road meets Walshes Road
Walshes Road is Fermor Road to the left of this junction. At the immediate right is the residential Alderbrook Close. This is a very odd name as it is a through road, looping back to Stone Cross Road.
A26 - beware elderly people There must be a home somewhere around here, but it was not obvious.
A26 - beware elderly people
There must be a home somewhere around here, but it was not obvious.
Ford on footpath Rotherfield 3b The otherwise excellent East Sussex interactive rights of way map marks this with a bridge. There was no sign of any bridge being here in the recent past. Fortunately the stream is narrow enough to jump on the left.
Ford on footpath Rotherfield 3b
The otherwise excellent East Sussex interactive rights of way map marks this with a bridge. There was no sign of any bridge being here in the recent past. Fortunately the stream is narrow enough to jump on the left.
Ford on footpath Rotherfield 51 The otherwise excellent East Sussex interactive rights of way map marks this with a bridge, so does the OS map. There was no sign here of there ever being a bridge. Perhaps it lurks in the undergrowth a little further up the stream?
Ford on footpath Rotherfield 51
The otherwise excellent East Sussex interactive rights of way map marks this with a bridge, so does the OS map. There was no sign here of there ever being a bridge. Perhaps it lurks in the undergrowth a little further up the stream?
Gill stream junction It is rather hard to get a sense of scale here, but the fallen tree on the right is of some size. The main gill stream comes down from the right and is joined by a side stream falling over a substantial seam of sandstone.
Gill stream junction
It is rather hard to get a sense of scale here, but the fallen tree on the right is of some size. The main gill stream comes down from the right and is joined by a side stream falling over a substantial seam of sandstone.
Bridleway Crowborough 27a Here it is following the west edge of a dwindling gill on the right, with the wood known as Sinnock's Rough on the left.
Bridleway Crowborough 27a
Here it is following the west edge of a dwindling gill on the right, with the wood known as Sinnock's Rough on the left.
Little Warren Farm
Little Warren Farm
Crowborough Beacon Golf Course
Crowborough Beacon Golf Course
New house, Fielden Road
New house, Fielden Road
A26, Crowborough Common
A26, Crowborough Common
South View Rd off the A26
South View Rd off the A26
A26, Beacon Rd The A26 is a 50 mile route from Maidstone to Newhaven via Tunbridge Wells. <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.sabre-roads.org.uk/wiki/index.php?title=A26" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.sabre-roads.org.uk/wiki/index.php?title=A26">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>
A26, Beacon Rd
The A26 is a 50 mile route from Maidstone to Newhaven via Tunbridge Wells. LinkExternal link
Sheep Plain
Sheep Plain
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Crowborough Common is located at Grid Ref: TQ5029 (Lat: 51.041598, Lng: 0.14470481)

Administrative County: East Sussex

District: Wealden

Police Authority: Sussex

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Ghyll Farm
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