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Wildlife reserves · South East England

Flatropers Wood

Free admission

Flatropers Wood is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom.

Flatropers Wood, wildlife reserves in East 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
Northiam · 4.2 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Flatropers Wood is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 50.9800°, 0.6510°. 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

Flatropers Wood is a 38-hectare (94-acre) nature reserve in Rye in East Sussex. It is managed by the Sussex Wildlife Trust. The wood is mainly oak and birch, but there are also areas of sweet chestnut and former plantations of Scots pine and beech. The site is notable for its invertebrates, with almost 500 species of moths recorded and the rare oak mining-bee.

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Coordinates
50.9800, 0.6510
County
East Sussex
District
Rother
Parish
Beckley
Postcode
TN31 6TH
Parliamentary constituency
Bexhill and Battle
Nearest railway station
Northiam4.2 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Flatropers Wood?
Flatropers Wood is in East Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode TN31 6TH), in the parish of Beckley.
Who owns Flatropers Wood?
Flatropers Wood is owned by Sussex Wildlife Trust.
Is Flatropers Wood a protected site?
Yes — Flatropers Wood is part of the High Weald National Landscape (AONB).
Is Flatropers Wood free to visit?
Yes, Flatropers Wood is free to enter.
How do I get to Flatropers Wood?
The nearest railway station is Northiam, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TN31 6TH.
Are dogs allowed at Flatropers Wood?
Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.