Rook Wood

Downs, Moorland in Sussex Rother

England

Rook Wood

Northiam Station On the Kent and East Sussex Railway
Northiam Station Credit: David Griffiths

Rook Wood is a picturesque and diverse natural area located in Sussex, England. Spanning across the Downs and Moorland regions, it covers an expansive area of approximately 500 hectares. The wood is primarily composed of dense deciduous trees, including oak, beech, and ash, which provide a rich and varied habitat for a wide range of wildlife.

The wood is renowned for its tranquil atmosphere and breathtaking landscapes. It offers visitors a chance to immerse themselves in the beauty of nature, with well-maintained walking trails and paths that wind through the woodlands, providing ample opportunities for exploration and discovery. Along the trails, visitors may encounter various species of birds, including rooks, as well as small mammals and insects that call the wood their home.

The diverse topography of Rook Wood adds to its appeal. From rolling hills and valleys to open moorlands, the wood offers a mix of different habitats, each with its own unique flora and fauna. The wood is also home to several small ponds and streams, further enhancing its natural charm.

Managed by a local conservation trust, Rook Wood is carefully preserved to maintain its ecological balance and protect its biodiversity. The trust organizes regular educational events and guided tours, allowing visitors to learn more about the wood's history, ecology, and ongoing conservation efforts.

With its peaceful ambiance, stunning landscapes, and abundance of wildlife, Rook Wood is a true gem of Sussex, attracting nature enthusiasts, hikers, and photographers year-round.

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Rook Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.001304/0.63529861 or Grid Reference TQ8525. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Northiam Station On the Kent and East Sussex Railway
Northiam Station
On the Kent and East Sussex Railway
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 LinkExternal link
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.
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.
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.
Oast House in Stoddards Lane Oast Houses converted to private dwellings close to Stoddards Farm between Beckley and Northiam.
Oast House in Stoddards Lane
Oast Houses converted to private dwellings close to Stoddards Farm between Beckley and Northiam.
Northiam The entrance to Northiam from the North. The twin town of Calonne-sur-la-lys saw heavy fighting during the retreat to Dunkirk in 1940; a casualty clearing station in the village yielded many of the dead who were interred at the Commonwealth War Graves Commission cemetery that bears the same name.
Northiam
The entrance to Northiam from the North. The twin town of Calonne-sur-la-lys saw heavy fighting during the retreat to Dunkirk in 1940; a casualty clearing station in the village yielded many of the dead who were interred at the Commonwealth War Graves Commission cemetery that bears the same name.
New Barn Farmhouse Quite literally in the middle of nowhere. Linked to Maytham Wharf by an unsurfaced track which must make the journey interesting during the rainy season. The River Rother runs behind the farm which lies near the point where the medieval Knelle Dam was deliberately breached to send the river south of the Isle of Oxney which can be seen on the horizon.
New Barn Farmhouse
Quite literally in the middle of nowhere. Linked to Maytham Wharf by an unsurfaced track which must make the journey interesting during the rainy season. The River Rother runs behind the farm which lies near the point where the medieval Knelle Dam was deliberately breached to send the river south of the Isle of Oxney which can be seen on the horizon.
Unnamed Sewer, Rother Levels Taken from the bridleway that links Maytham Wharf with Newenden. The bank at the end of the sewer marks the course of the Rother.
Unnamed Sewer, Rother Levels
Taken from the bridleway that links Maytham Wharf with Newenden. The bank at the end of the sewer marks the course of the Rother.
Rother Levels near Newenden Taken from the footpath to Castle Toll looking towards the river. The KESR bridge over the Rother can just be made out whilst Brickhurst Wood is on the ridge on the horizon. The Kent-Sussex border runs between New Barn Farm and Kent Ditch. Here we are looking into the latter from the former.
Rother Levels near Newenden
Taken from the footpath to Castle Toll looking towards the river. The KESR bridge over the Rother can just be made out whilst Brickhurst Wood is on the ridge on the horizon. The Kent-Sussex border runs between New Barn Farm and Kent Ditch. Here we are looking into the latter from the former.
River Rother On its way to Newenden.
River Rother
On its way to Newenden.
All clear for the level crossing Signal in advance of the A28 crossing at Northiam and Northiam station.
All clear for the level crossing
Signal in advance of the A28 crossing at Northiam and Northiam station.
Northiam station and level crossing The 11.55 departure for Tenderden starts away.
Northiam station and level crossing
The 11.55 departure for Tenderden starts away.
Track through Knelle Wood Access track for several private dwellings
Track through Knelle Wood
Access track for several private dwellings
Private entrance to Hope Cottage
Private entrance to Hope Cottage
Woodland pond Such ponds are usually stagnant. Oxygen has been removed from the water by rotting vegetation from the surrounding trees.
Woodland pond
Such ponds are usually stagnant. Oxygen has been removed from the water by rotting vegetation from the surrounding trees.
Woodland pond
Woodland pond
Ranks of silage bags It is claimed that white bags reflect more sunlight and so help to prevent overheating of the ensiling grass.
Ranks of silage bags
It is claimed that white bags reflect more sunlight and so help to prevent overheating of the ensiling grass.
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Rook Wood is located at Grid Ref: TQ8525 (Lat: 51.001304, Lng: 0.63529861)

Administrative County: East Sussex

District: Rother

Police Authority: Sussex

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