Oak Walk

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About Oak Walk

The Oak Walk is a short stroll through Oaks, which come alive during the spring with a carpet of bluebells. Nest boxes have been erected along the trail. Look out for the forest birds using them.

How to get there:

Oak Walk can be started from Abbots Wood Car Park in Abbots Wood which is part of Abbots Wood. Hailsham is the nearest town or village.

Follow road signs off the A22 between Hailsham and Polegate and the A27 at Wilmington

OS Grid Reference: TQ 555, 073
For details of public transport visit http://www.transportdirect.info

Wildlife

Mammals: During the day, stoats and weasels can sometimes be observed hunting in fallen deadwood for mice. Whilst nocturnal Dormice move unnoticed through the canopy looking for aphids and berries.

Birds: The start of the trail through oaks, provide sightings of common woodland birds, although Marsh Tit and Sparrowhawk are also seen.
The latter half of the walk enters conifers and then opens out giving the chance of seeing Crossbills and Tree Pipits.

Insects and reptiles: Adders and Grass Snakes can be seen basking along the path edge during sunny weather.
Butterflies like Ringlet, Speckled Wood and the White Admiral are common. Mid July is a good time to see Purple Hairstreak and Silver Washed Fritillary. We have information about Adder and Silver-washed fritillary

Habitats: This walk takes you into typical oak woodland, through dark conifers and finally into open conditions.