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Nearly two-thirds of Wealden is protected landscape with Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, ancient woodland, heathland, wetlands and wildlife habitats. The beautiful Ashdown Forest and the South Downs National Park, are both part of this wonderful rural area.

The beautiful undulating countryside is perfect for walkers, cyclists and all lovers of a classic English landscape. Wander through ancient Sussex woodlands, or explore unique and unspoilt country parks. The traffic-free paths along the Cuckoo Trail and the Forest Way Country Park are both former railway lines and ideal for walking, cycling or horse riding. The Cuckoo Trail is 11 miles long and runs from Polegate in the south to Heathfield in the north of Wealden; the Forest Way Walk runs for about 10 miles from East Grinstead, via Forest Row, Hartfield and Withyham to Groombridge.

The High Weald, a large part of which is in Wealden, is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is one of the best surviving medieval landscapes in Northern Europe. It was the country's main iron-producing region during the Roman and Tudor periods.

Some of the best views in Wealden can be seen walking along the coastal path at Birling Gap and Cuckmere Haven looking inland and out to sea.

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Abbot’s Wood

Address

Arlington Road, Arlington, EAST SUSSEX, BN26 6SJ

Telephone
0300 067 4464

info.wealdbeat@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

Arlington

Located near Polegate, this Wood is a great place for a stroll at any time of year, with walking trails, a medieval lake.
Arlington Reservoir

Address

Berwick, Polegate, EAST SUSSEX, BN26 6TF

Telephone
0333 000 0001

emma.hicks@southeastwater.co.uk

Polegate

Arlington Reservoir is set in 120 acres of spectacular and beautiful landscape near Berwick, in East Sussex. They offer superb venues for great family days out.
Groombridge Place & The Enchanted Forest

Address

Groombridge, Tunbridge Wells, KENT, TN3 9QG

Telephone
01892 861444

office@groombridgeplace.com

Tunbridge Wells

Award winning Groombridge has the ancient ‘Enchanted Forest’ where you discover mystery, magic and excitement to challenge the imagination of young and old alike. Set on the hillside overlooking Groombridge Place.
Brick Farm Lakes

Address

The Fishing Lodge, Brick Farm, Windmill Hill, Herstmonceux, EAST SUSSEX, BN27 4RS

Telephone
01323 832615

info@brickfarmlakes.co.uk

Windmill Hill, Herstmonceux

Set in 50 acres of beautiful East Sussex countryside, this family run, rural trout fishery is ideal for the experienced or the novice angler.
Farleys House & Gallery

Address

Muddles Green, Chiddingly, Lewes, EAST SUSSEX, BN8 6HW

Telephone
01825 872856

tours@leemiller.co.uk

Lewes

Former residence of the photographer, Lee Miller and Surrealist Roland Penrose. Now base of the Lee Miller Archives and The Penrose Collection. Open to the public on Sundays and Thursdays between April and October each year.
Seven Sisters Country Park

Address

Exceat, Seaford, EAST SUSSEX, BN25 4AD

Telephone
01323 870280

countrysidemanagement@eastsussex.gov.uk

Seaford

Seven Sisters Country Park comprises of nearly 700 acres of land. The Park is named after the famous Seven Sisters chalk cliffs
Bewl Water Country Park

Address

Bewl Water Estate Office, Bewlbridge Lane, Lamberhurst, KENT, TN3 8JH

Telephone
01892 890000

info@bewlwater.co.uk

Lamberhurst

Offering a wide variety of outdoor activities including trout fishing, rowing, bike hire and pleasure cruises are available. Plus a 12.5 mile route around the reservoir is open to cyclists and horse riders and walkers.
Crowborough Country Park

Address

Osborne Road, Crowborough, EAST SUSSEX, TN6 2HN

Telephone
01892 652907

emma@crowboroughtowncouncil.gov.uk

Crowborough

Crowborough Country Park is a 16 acre local nature reserve set within the Jarvis Brook area of Crowborough entranced from Osborne Road.
Ashdown Forest

Address

Wych Cross, Forest Row, EAST SUSSEX, RH18 5JP

Telephone
01342 823583

conservators@ashdownforest.org

Forest Row

Ashdown Forest is a large open area of heathland together with pine, birch and oak woodland in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Arlington Bluebell Walk & Farm Trail

Address

Tye Hill Road, Arlington, Polegate, EAST SUSSEX, BN26 6SH

Telephone
01323 485151

info@bluebellwalk.co.uk

Polegate

Enjoy carpets of white wood anemones and scented English bluebells in this 23 acre ancient oak wood with 7 interesting walks to choose from across 3 working farms. Includes walk designed for mobility difficulties.
Herstmonceux Castle Gardens and Grounds

Address

Wartling Road, Hailsham, EAST SUSSEX, BN27 1RN

Telephone
01323 833816

c_harber@bisc.queensu.ac.uk

Hailsham

This 15th Century moated castle is set in 550 acres of glorious woodland and gardens.
Sheffield Park Garden

Address

Nr Uckfield, EAST SUSSEX, TN22 3QX

Telephone
01825 790231

sheffieldpark@nationaltrust.org.uk

A magnificent landscaped garden laid out in the 18th Century by 'Capability' Brown and further developed in the early years of the 20th century by its owner, Arthur G Soames. The centrepiece is the original four lakes.
Gotwick Horse Drawn Carriages

Address

Maynards Cottage, Hammerwood, EAST SUSSEX, RH19 3PW

Telephone
07990 593 161

hello@gotwickhorsedrawncarriages.com

Hammerwood

Champagne Carriage Drives and 'Hands on the Reins' learning experiences for adults and children.
Private estate with an enchanted forest on the Sussex, Surrey & Kent border.
Close to East Grinstead and Forest Row in an area of outstanding natural…
The High Weald

Address

Woodland Enterprise Centre, Hastings Road,, Wadhurst, EAST SUSSEX, TN5 7PR

Telephone
01424 723011

info@highweald.org

Wadhurst

The High Weald, an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), is a medieval landscape of wooded, rolling hills studded with sandstone outcrops, small, irregular-shaped fields, scattered farmsteads and ancient route ways.
Pevensey Levels

Address

Pevensey, EAST SUSSEX, BN24 5JW

Pevensey

Pevensey Levels is a 3,603.2-hectare (8,904-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest between Bexhill-on-Sea and Hailsham in East Sussex. It is a Nature Conservation Review site, Grade I, a Ramsar site and a Special Area of Conservation.
Cuckmere Haven

Address

Seven Sisters Country Park, Exceat, Seaford, East Sussex, BN25 4AD

Seaford

Cuckmere Haven lies on the coast at the point where the South Downs meet the sea. Its dramatic chalk landscape with a characteristic cliffy coastline is constantly changing. Cuckmere's quiet beach, is located within the Seven Sisters Country Park.
Forest Garden Shovelstrode Ltd

Address

Shovelstrode Lane, Ashurst Wood, EAST GRINSTEAD, East Sussex, RH19 3PH

Telephone
07956 815458

info@forestgarden.info

EAST GRINSTEAD

A magical woodland eco-retreat nestled on the edge of Ashdown Forest offering woodland craft courses, activities and therapies.
Sheffield Forest

Address

Nutley, EAST SUSSEX, TN22 3YB

Nutley

This quiet woodland site is owned and managed by the Forestry Commission, Sheffield Forest is a haven for wildlife and contains a wealth of archaeological evidence highlighting centuries of site management for iron smelting and timber production.
Wilderness Wood

Address

Hadlow Down, nr Uckfield, EAST SUSSEX, TN22 4HJ

Telephone
01825 830509

emilyanddan@wildernesswood.org

nr Uckfield

Set in 62 acres of chestnut coppice with stands of beech, scots pine, douglas, cedar and giant sequoia.
South Downs National Park

Address

North Street, Midhurst, West Sussex, GU29 9SB

Telephone
0300 303 1053

info@southdowns.gov.uk

Midhurst

The South Downs National Park is over 1,600 km.sq. and stretches 100 miles from the edge of Winchester to Beachy Head.
The Park's geology combines the greensands and clays of the Weald with the chalk of the Downlands.

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