Open vistas of heather, with areas of pine woodland, set in the Ashdown Forest

This Local Nature Reserve is set in the middle of the much larger Ashdown Forest. Heathland, acidic ponds and wonderful views across the Forest.

What you can see

acid water-loving dragonflies; nightjar, redstart, woodcock, tree pipit, stonechat and adder.

Getting around

The reserve is on the west side of the B2026 between Maresfield and Hartfield, about a third of a mile north of the junction with the B2188 at Kings Standing. Access is directly from the small car park. There is a well-marked nature trail which leads around most of the reserve. There are steep slopes and wide unsurfaced paths and steps at the entrance to this 76 hectare nature reserve.
Dogs must be kept on a short, fixed lead, between 1st February till 30th September and when livestock are present.

stonechat by Hugh Clark