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Description
Old Lodge - Ashdown forest: In spring, there is a lot of bird song and because heathland is a comparatively rare habitat, some species can be found here which can be hard to find more widely. Apart from those already mentioned above, Dartford Warbler, Tree Pipit, Common Raven and Common Crossbill can be found with persistence.
Details
Access
Access is from the carpark (or another one which is very close to the reserve). It's easy to reach from East Grinstead and Forest Row by car or bicycle. Public Transport is virtually non-existent as far as I know!
Ashdown Forest can be confusing to navigate round. The best way to find the reserve is to put the post code, TN22 3JD, into SatNav. The car park is marked but the entrance is easy to miss.
The circular route as shown on the map is about 3 km long
Terrain and Habitat
Forest , Grassland , Scattered trees and bushes , Moors/heathlandConditions
Hilly , Open landscape , SandyCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
NoGood birding season
Spring , WinterBest time to visit
SpringRoute
Wide pathDifficulty walking trail
Average walkAccessible by
FootBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra info
As with many places, early morning tends to be the most productive.