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Natural area in East Sussex, England
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Ashdown Forest is in East Sussex. Ashdown Forest covers of lowland heathland which has never been under the plough and so provides a unique habitat for many species of flora and fauna. The whole area is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (OANB).
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An Arts and Crafts house by Philip Webb, owned by the National Trust.
A memorial to six of the crew who died when their bomber crashed here on its return from a raid on Cologne in 1941.
Traverses the Ashdown Forest area from the east side of East Grinstead through the Weir Wood reservoir and the western side of the Forest, then almost down the center of the village of Danehill.
Brothers John and William Beatson were found guilty and sentenced to be hanged here at the spot where their crime was committed. Their hangings were the last hangings of highwaymen, and one of the last public hangings in England.
One of the best preserved of the surviving windmills in Sussex, it is over 300 years old. Nutley mill has been restored to full working order and is managed by the Uckfield and District Preservation Society. Organic flour is on sale there, ground by the mill.
A communications station built by the Canadians during World War II. Later it was refit to become a nuclear fallout shelter.
A 10 km cycle route through beautiful countryside.
Get a map and go for walk! Some beautiful landscapes accessible from all the main roads; at larger car parks there's usually an ice cream van there for the kids (even in mid winter). A Forest Map and Guide can be obtained from the Visitor Centre for £2.50 whilst several walking routes can be downloaded from the Tourist Information website for the Forest. Walking trails are rarely signposted on the forest, however on the forest way (above) there are some signed paths.
Farm shop.
Loy grazed meat.
Grade II
Camping is not allowed inside Ashdown Forest. This is the only camping site in the local area.
Is 'Pooh' Central, from where Pooh bear was set, you can play pooh sticks on the bridge or visit 100 acre wood. There are also numerous shops.
outdoor activities
Experience rock climbing in the Ashdown forest and other local venues such as Harrisons rocks and Bowles. Courses are tailored to suit your needs and are suitable for all levels of experience.
From Kent/Medway Area
The A26 from Maidstone to Newhaven passes through Tunbridge Wells, Crowborough and Uckfield, there are other routes
By air
The nearest airport is at London Gatwick (LGW), which is a 25 minute drive away.
Cycling
Cycling is very limited on Ashdown Forest land to the few public bridleways, although several groups are petitioning for more open access for off-road cycling however it is fully allowed on roads.
Public transport
As for public transport, it is fairly limited, buses go from East Grinstead to Uckfield, East Grinstead to Tunbridge Wells and beyond.
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