Friston Forest

(Average user rating 5 unrated

4.1/5)

Friston Forest offers an infinite number of way marked routes for visitors to explore the beech woods. Its undulating terrain makes it popular with walkers and mountain bikers. Both are served with waymarked trails of varying lengths.

Quiet valleys within the forest offer sheltered habitats for many species of wildlife. Glimpses of rare butterflies like the fritillaries and elusive deer, can reward patient observers.

Friston Forest offers some of the best riding in the south of England. there is a wealth of bridleways, some of which join up with the South Downs. Riding is by permit only. Permits are available through TROT on 01622 735599 or visit their website for more information. Box parking is available.

Two car parks service the forest, giving visitors a choice of facilities, views and landscapes.

Discovery Pass
Enjoy Seven Sisters, Friston Forest & Abbots Wood through the seasons with an annual Discovery Pass from the Forestry Commission.
Save money and time - get free car parking for one year at the following car parks:

Abbots Wood - Forestry Commission
Butchershole, Friston Forest - Forestry Commission
Litlington Road, Friston Forest - Forestry Commission
Seven Sisters Country Park Riverside - East Sussex County Council
Seven Sisters Country Park Forest - East Sussex County Council

Purchase you pass for £25 online or onsite at the Seven Sisters Country Park Visitor Centre. The Disovery Pass also gives you a range of benefits - visit the website for details of the current offers.

How to get there:

Eastbourne is the nearest town or village.

Friston Forest is located behind Seven Sisters Country Park off the A259 road between Seafod and East Dean. Two car parks can be found off minor roads travelling north from the main Seven Sisters Car park and on the eastern boundary at East Dean.

OS Grid Reference: TV 555 995
For details of public transport visit http://www.transportdirect.info

Start your visit from:

Litlington Road
Butchershole

User Comments

5 Stars
I walk in this fabulous forest 5-10 miles everyday for the past 4 years, and it is simply the best.

Ruff, 9/May/2012

3 Stars
I went this morning to do the MTB cycling route, I started early before the bike hire shop was open. There is no map of the route at the start and I found it difficult to follow the trail because it loops back on itself. It would help to have numbered section posts like Sherwood Pines and a route map at the start, please. I was also disappointed that there was no bicycle wash available (as I'm sure I'd read somewhere) and the cycle hire staff wouldn't even let me use a watering can and tap that was there! Felt very unwelcoming and only interested in hire customers and not cyclists in general. Beautiful forest, however :-)

Julian Shinn, 26/Feb/2012

5 Stars
i visited it first in 1989 with my family and then the second time in 2006 with my wife.... it is one of the best walks that i have gone on so far in my life... their is peace and tranquility all around and the sound of wind blowing is just majestical ... would love to visit once again in the near future....

Farooq Tanvir Beg, 8/Dec/2011

More user comments