Welcome to Ashdown Forest

Ashdown Forest is a beautiful and historic area located in East Sussex, England. It is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is home to a diverse range of wildlife, including deer, birds, and rare plants. The forest covers over 6,500 acres and is a popular destination for walkers, cyclists, and horse riders. Visitors can explore the many trails and paths that wind through the forest, taking in the stunning views and peaceful surroundings.

One of the most famous residents of Ashdown Forest is Winnie-the-Pooh. The beloved children's character was created by author A.A. Milne, who lived near the forest and used it as inspiration for his stories. Visitors can follow the Winnie-the-Pooh trail, which takes them to many of the locations mentioned in the books, including Poohsticks Bridge and the Enchanted Place. The forest also has a visitor center, where visitors can learn more about the history and ecology of the area.

Ashdown Forest has a rich history that dates back thousands of years. It was once a hunting ground for the kings of England and was later used for grazing sheep and cattle. During World War II, the forest was used as a training ground for Canadian soldiers. Today, it is a protected area that is managed by the Ashdown Forest Conservators. The conservators work to preserve the natural beauty and biodiversity of the forest, while also ensuring that it remains accessible to visitors. Ashdown Forest is a unique and special place that offers something for everyone, from nature lovers to history buffs to fans of Winnie-the-Pooh.

Local Weather

Sunny

Temp: 5.3°C

Feels Like: 2.3°C

Wind: 8.7 MPH

Wind Dir: NNE

Local Schools

School	Details
Nutley Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs E Robinson	High Street Nutley Uckfield East Sussex TN22 3NW 01825712575 School Website
Bonners C Of E School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Ewa Wilson	School Hill Maresfield Uckfield East Sussex TN22 2EG 01825762381 School Website
High Hurstwood Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Mark Pollard	Chillies Lane Uckfield East Sussex TN22 4AD 01825733231 School Website
Buxted C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Karen Head	Hurstwood Road Buxted Uckfield East Sussex TN22 4BB 01825733185 School Website
Fletching Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Gemma White	Church Street Fletching Uckfield East Sussex TN22 3SP 01825722356 School Website
Uckfield Community Technology College Community School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Hugh Hennebry	Downsview Crescent Uckfield East Sussex TN22 3DJ 01825764844 School Website
Rocks Park Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Andy Best	Lashbrooks Road Uckfield East Sussex TN22 2AY 01825762827 School Website
Manor Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Annette Hill	Downsview Crescent Uckfield East Sussex TN22 1UB 01825763041 School Website
Holy Cross Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Paul Prest	Belmont Road Uckfield East Sussex TN22 1BP 01825762336 School Website
Danehill Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Katie Jones	School Lane Danehill Haywards Heath East Sussex RH17 7JB 01825790388 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Buxted High Street, Buxted, East Sussex, TN22 4LA 2.92 Miles

Uckfield New Town, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 1HS 2.98 Miles

Crowborough Jarvis Brook, Crowborough, East Sussex, TN6 2JR 4.82 Miles

Eridge Groombridge Lane, Eridge Green, East Sussex, TN3 9LE 7.20 Miles

Ashurst (Kent) Off A264 Ashurst Hill, Ashurst, Kent, TN3 9TL 8.16 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Village Taxi Service's 01825 764431 49 Parklands, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 2HR 1.53 Miles
Crowborough Town Taxis 0800 567 7900 49 Parklands, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 2HR 1.53 Miles
Ray's Taxis 01825 768494 Lealands Dr, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 1DW 2.78 Miles
Aj Taxis 01825 762175 27 The Mt, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 1DD 2.95 Miles
Colin's Taxis 01825 764281 61 Manor Way, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 1DQ 2.98 Miles
S And R Cars 01825 767000 6 Rockhall Cottage, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 1HT 3.01 Miles
Aardvark Executive Cars 01825 732568 4 Littlewood Lane, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 4LW 3.09 Miles
Amow Private Hire 01825 479588 48 Brown's Lane, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 1UF 3.11 Miles
Airport Transfers Uckfield 07944 712789 46 Olives Meadow, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 1QY 3.42 Miles
Cab Lease 07912 795792 C/O Chard Wallis, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 5DQ 3.45 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Cophall Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Forge Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fairwarp Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nutley Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Putlands Farm Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lampool Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Paynes Hill Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Forest View Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Duddleswell Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Middle Drive Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pricketts Hatch Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Oldlands Hall Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Herons Ghyll Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nutley Old Post Office Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Maresfield Post Office Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Buxted Medical Centre 01825 732333	Buxted Medical Centre Framfield Road, Buxted Uckfield East Sussex TN22 5FD
The Meads Surgery 01825 766055	Bell Farm Road Uckfield East Sussex TN22 1BA
The Meads Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Bell Farm Road Newick Uckfield TN22 1BA
The Meads Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Bell Farm Road Newick Uckfield TN22 1BA
Bird-In-Eye Surgery 01825 763196	Bird-In-Eye Surgery Uckfield Community Hosp Framfield Road Uckfield TN22 5AW

Local Stores

Forest Row - Hartfield Road
19 Hartfield Road
Forest Row
East Sussex
RH18 5DN
01342 824780
Store Website
5.86 miles

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SPAR - Crowborough Post Office
Beacon House
Croft Road
Crowborough
TN6 1DL
Store Website
4.5 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Madeleine Campbell Hobgoblins Stud Equine Reproduction Centre
Hobgoblins Stud &Amp; Equine Reproduction Centre, Duddleswell Ashdown Forest Uckfield East Sussex TN22 3BH 01825 713631 reprovet_uk@yahoo.com Website 1.02 miles

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Medivet Maresfield - The Forest Vet
Millers Yard Straight Half Mile Maresfield East Sussex TN22 3AY 01825 766006 maresfield@medivet.co.uk Website 1.47 miles

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Henley House Veterinary Clinic
Henley House Veterinary Centre 2 London Road Uckfield East Sussex TN22 1HX 01825 766099 info@henleyhousevets.co.uk Website 2.92 miles
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Fairfield House Veterinary Surgery
Fairfield House New Town Uckfield East Sussex TN22 5DG 01825 764268 admin@uckfieldvets.co.uk Website 3.70 miles
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Culverden Veterinary Group
Beechview Surgery Beechview Parade Walshes Road Crowborough East Sussex TN6 3RA 01892 661650 cvg@culverden.co.uk Website 4.24 miles
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Well House Vets
The Well House Crowborough Hill Crowborough East Sussex TN6 2SE 01892 653 088 info@well-housevets.co.uk Website 4.55 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Hollies Loop Ashdown Forest
Crowborough Rd Lancashire 1.41 miles Ashdown Forest

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Standen To Kingscote Bluebell Railway
A Linear Walk From Standen To Kingscote Bluebell Railway. The Walk Will Pass By Standen Rocks, Which Is A Great Spot For A Picnic Lunch With Its Wonderful Views Across The Reservoir. RH19 4NE 7.31 miles 2 Miles South Of East Grinstead, Signposted From Town Centre And B2110 (Turners Hill Road).

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Ditchling Beacon
Ditchling Rd Brighton Lancashire BN1 9QD 11.53 miles You Can Park Easily At The Car Park At Ditchling Beacon Or Catch The No 79. Buses Run All Year Round But Are Restricted At Weekends.

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Penshurst Place Circular
Approx 3 Mile Medium Walk Around The Beautiful Penshurst Place, One Or More Fields With Cows/Sheep. May Be Difficult To Get Some Dogs Through V Shaped Stiles. Leicester Square Penshurst Tonbridge TN11 8BL 11.59 miles

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Firle Beacon Circuit South Downs
This 5.5 Mile Circular Walk, Takes You Down A Quiet Chalk Dry Valley South With Extensive Downland Views. It Returns Along The Ridge, Following A Stretch Of The South Downs Way. Start And Finish At The Firle Beacon Car Park Grid Reference Tq 467058. Do Not Put "Firle Beacon" Into The Satnav As It Is Likely To Try And Take You Along Farm Tracks Up To The Beacon Itself. Take The Firle Village Turning South From The A27 And Continue Along The Road, Past The Village And Up The Hill To The Car Park. S Downs Way Lewes Lancashire BN8 6LR 12.75 miles Start And Finish At The Firle Beacon Car Park Grid Reference Tq 467058. Do Not Put &Quot;Firle Beacon&Quot; Into The Satnav As It Is Likely To Try And Take You Along Farm Tracks Up To The Beacon Itself. Take The Firle Village Turning South From The A27 And Continue Along The Road, Past The Village And Up The Hill To The Car Park.

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Stanmer Park
Many Routes Available In The Woods, Over The Wide Park Area Or Through The Village And Up The Path 38 Stony Mere Way Lancashire 13.23 miles

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Weather Forecast

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