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Beschreibung
Weir Wood Reservoir of approximately 81 acres at the western end of the reservoir has been designated as a Local Nature Reserve. One hide is located adjacent to the car park on the southern shore. The eastern end of the reservoir, where the dam and works are located is home to a sailing and angling club. Most of the southern shore is not really accessible. Public footpaths follow the northern shore for much of its length. The western end contains a number of tern rafts and Flußseeschwalbe are regularly noted, along with Kormoran, Graureiher and Seidenreiher.
The woodlands are home to a large variety of woodland species such as Zilpzalp, Mönchsgrasmücke, Grünspecht and Zaunkönig. The reedbeds at the extreme western end produce Teichrohrsänger and Gartengrasmücke. Often seen on the slopes of the dam at the eastern end are Flußuferläufer, Regenbrachvogel, Flußregenpfeifer and Rotschenkel, whilst the lake is frequented by Mandarinente and Nilgans. During the spring and early summer Baumfalke and at least one Fischadler are normally seen along with Rauchschwalbe, Mauersegler and Mehlschwalbe. During May 2025 a pair of Rotfußfalke were seen in the woods to the north east end of the lake.
During winter months the Friends of Weir Wood place bird feeders in various positions around the hide.
Details
Zugang
Weir Wood Reservoir Local Nature Reserve is located a few miles to the south of the town of East Grinstead. Car is the best way to reach Weir Wood, the nearest station being East Grinstead which is at least 3 miles from the nature reserve car park at the western end. There are two car parks that can be used. The first is the Nature reserve car park in Legsheath Lane, whilst the second is at the Sailing and Leisure club in the south east corner in Weirwood Road near the village of Forest Row. Press a P on the map for directions. The footpaths on the north side of the water are accessible from either.
Terrain und Habitat
Wald , Feuchtgebiet , Grasland, Wiesen , Tal , See , Vereinzelte Bäume und BüscheBedingungen
Hügelig , Hochwasser möglich , SumpfigRundweg
NeinIst ein Spektiv nützlich?
Möglicherweise hilfreichGute Beobachtungszeit
GanzjährigBeste Beobachtungszeit
Frühjahrszug , FrühjahrRoute
Normaler WegSchwierigkeitsgrad der Tour
DurchschnittlichErreichbarkeit
Auto , zu FußBeobachtungshütten oder -türme
JaZusätzliche Informationen
Friends of Weir wood have a website and Facebook page in which they general post a daily report of sightings, see the link below.