Friston Forest

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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 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

5 Stars
I wondered if anyone had ever got married in Friston forest and, if not, whether that would/could be possible? My fiancee and I have spent many wonderful hours there and couldn't think of a more appropriate place to promise to each other but have no idea if it would be possible...?

Nicola Tweedie, 18/Oct/2011

5 Stars
During the recent high winds of 6/7 Sept a lot of the pines on the scarp slope overlooking Charleston Bottom (Map Ref TQ53440 00135 are in a dangerous condition.) Some of which have fallen over. This is near the footpath and some of these trees are are a liability. There are also some beech and ash that also require attention. I am a regular walker of these woods and I thought I should draw your attention to this, mainly because of the proximity of the path Regards Paul Edmonds

Paul Edmonds, 9/Sep/2011

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