Burleys Wood

Settlement in Sussex Crawley

England

Burleys Wood

Road by Three Bridges station The station at Three Bridges is on the London-Brighton line but this is also where trains heading off to Crawley or Horsham or the coast normally pass through. But I can see only one Bridge - where are the other two? — Road by Three Bridges station Credit: Nigel Freeman

Burleys Wood is a picturesque woodland located in the county of Sussex, England. Situated near the town of Horsham, this ancient woodland spans an area of approximately 150 acres. It is a popular destination for nature lovers, hikers, and wildlife enthusiasts.

The wood is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, offering a serene and tranquil environment for visitors. The tree canopy is dominated by oak, beech, and pine trees, which provide a dense and lush habitat for various bird species, including woodpeckers, owls, and songbirds.

Walking trails meander through the wood, allowing visitors to explore its natural beauty. These paths offer stunning views of the surrounding countryside and are ideal for leisurely strolls or more challenging hikes. Along the way, visitors may encounter wildflowers, such as bluebells and primroses, adding a splash of color to the woodland floor.

Burleys Wood is also known for its rich history. It is believed to have been inhabited since ancient times, with evidence of Iron Age and Roman settlements found in the area. The wood has also played a significant role in local industries, particularly timber production.

Today, Burleys Wood is a protected area, managed by the local authorities and conservation organizations to preserve its natural beauty and biodiversity. It offers a haven for wildlife and a peaceful escape for those seeking respite from the bustle of everyday life.

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Burleys Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.120145/-0.14826724 or Grid Reference TQ2937. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Road by Three Bridges station

The station at Three Bridges is on the London-Brighton line but this is also where trains heading off to Crawley or Horsham or the coast normally pass through. But I can see only one Bridge - where are the other two?

Nigel Freeman

Maidenbower Junior School

Built and opened as a Middle School in the late 1990s, it became a Junior School following the Crawley Schools' Re-organisation in 2004

Michael of Crawley

Worth Way, just before passing under B2036, Crawley

The disused railway between Crawley and East Grinstead was converted into a hard surfaced route for non-motorised traffic. Here we see the route heading towards E. Grinstead, just before passing under the Balcombe Road. The tunnel is not an original from the days when steam trains used to ply this route.

Pete Chapman

Open Space in Residential Area of Three Bridges, Crawley, West Sussex

A grass covered square open space with a number of oak trees. This grid square has a high proportion of residential usage and holds approximately half of the housing in the Three Bridges neighbourhood of Crawley. Such open spaces are common throughout the various Crawley neighbourhoods.

Pete Chapman

Tesco Superstore, Hazelwick Avenue, Crawley, West Sussex

One of three major supermarkets in Crawley, the others being Asda (Southgate) and Sainsbury's (West Green).

Pete Chapman

Cycle Subway (on National Cycle Network Route 20) between Manor Royal Industrial Estate and Northgate, Crawley, West Sussex

National Cycle Network route 20 passes through Crawley. Here we see where the cycle path is routed under the main Crawley dual carriageway inner bypass. NCN 20 is a route from London to Brighton.

Pete Chapman

Gatwick Road, Manor Royal Industrial Estate, Crawley, West Sussex

The Manor Royal industrial estate is centred on TQ2738, but also spreads over about a third of this grid square. A feature here is the bridge over the main road linking two buildings belonging to the same organisation. The road building works are connected with the installation of the "Fastway" guided bus network throughout Crawley.

Pete Chapman

Milton Mount Lake, Pound Hill, Crawley, West Sussex

Milton Mount Lake was once in the grounds of the Worth Park country estate. The estate was absorbed into the residential neighbourhood of Pound Hill and built upon. In the background, it is just possible to see an aircraft that has just taken off from Gatwick airport. The E end of the runway is 2km north of here. Aircraft taking off would not normally be seen from here, as they usually take off into the West (against the prevailing wind). The wind on this day was from the east.

Pete Chapman

Old Stable Block of Worth Park House, Milton Mount, Pound Hill, Crawley, West Sussex

This is the old Victoria Stable block of Worth Park House. There is a carved plaque on the wall with the date 1882. The original Worth Park House was demolished and the site is now Milton Mount Gardens, but this stable block remains.

Pete Chapman

Rainbow over Three Bridges

Good luck finding that pot of gold! Complete single rainbow with partial second bow - notice the dramatic change in the brightness of the sky as you cross the lower bow and the reversed colour sequence in the second bow. Seen from the carpark in the "square-about" with Sutherland House to the rear right.

Andy Potter

Blackwater Lane in the Snow

Formerly the approach to Blackwater Farm, now a residential street in Crawley.

Robin Webster

Site Entrance - Stone Court

Urban infilling - Stone Court was a house in large grounds. Now being redeveloped for 120 dwellings.

Robin Webster

Stone Court - new Block of Flats

This is the earlier (not the earliest) entrance to Stone Court from Balcombe Road when it was a single house. This block of flats is just one of the blocks replacing one dwelling with 120 dwellings.

Robin Webster

Frogshole Farm after a Fire

Originally a farmhouse, latterly a pub, the site is cordoned off after a fire on 8 Feb 2007. Outwardly in good shape, according to the newspaper report about 50% was damaged and the roof of the kitchen collapsed.

Robin Webster

Maidenbower Community Centre

This is the large building beyond the roundabout in one of the newest parts of what used to called the New Town of Crawley. Maidenbower is the name of the area, not invented but the name of a former farm here.

Robin Webster

Parkside Development, Maidenbower, Crawley

This development will just about complete available sites in this area of Crawley. 2, 3, 4, and 5 bedroom houses are announced on the placards. The road is Lucerne Drive.

Robin Webster

Frogshole Farm public house

Still boarded up from the fire in February (2007) but the enclosing fences now display planning applications (so things are looking up). The pub's name is not a contrivance of Olde Worlde corporate branding as this actually was the farmhouse for Frogshole Farm. The timber-framed building dates from the 16th century with numerous modifications over the centuries (and probably a few fires too!) Most of surrounding development is built on the fields of the old farm so Maidenbower could well have been named Frogshole instead.

Andy Potter