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Ashenground and Bolnore Woods

Free admission

Ashenground and Bolnore Woods is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom.

Ashenground and Bolnore Woods, wildlife reserves in West Sussex

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
2 h–4 h
Best time of year
Autumn & winter (migration & wildfowl)
Nearest railway station
Beech Hurst Miniature Railway Station · 0.9 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Ashenground and Bolnore Woods is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 50.9900°, -0.1160°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.

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Protected designations

  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: High Weald

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Ashenground and Bolnore Woods is a 14.4-hectare (36-acre) Local Nature Reserve in Haywards Heath in West Sussex. It is owned and managed by Mid Sussex District Council. These woods have oak, beech and field maple, together with old coppice hornbeam, ash and hazel. Fauna include bats, woodpeckers and owls. Both woods are open to the public.

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Coordinates
50.9900, -0.1160
County
West Sussex
District
Mid Sussex
Parish
Haywards Heath
Postcode
RH16 4GL
Parliamentary constituency
Mid Sussex
Nearest railway station
Beech Hurst Miniature Railway Station0.9 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Ashenground and Bolnore Woods?
Ashenground and Bolnore Woods is in West Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RH16 4GL), in the parish of Haywards Heath.
Who owns Ashenground and Bolnore Woods?
Ashenground and Bolnore Woods is owned by Mid Sussex District Council.
Is Ashenground and Bolnore Woods a protected site?
Yes — Ashenground and Bolnore Woods is part of the High Weald National Landscape (AONB).
Is Ashenground and Bolnore Woods free to visit?
Yes, Ashenground and Bolnore Woods is free to enter.
How do I get to Ashenground and Bolnore Woods?
The nearest railway station is Beech Hurst Miniature Railway Station, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RH16 4GL.
Are dogs allowed at Ashenground and Bolnore Woods?
Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.