Abbots Wood
Abbots Wood derives it's name from the times of Henry I, when the wood was gifted to Battle Abbey and overseen by the Abbot (hence Abbots Wood). Ditches and banks within the trees give clues to ancient times.
A mixture of tree species can be found, each with a different use. Recent conifer plantations are harvested for timber needed in paper and chip board manufacture. Whilst coppicing Hazel and Hornbeam for firewood enables rarer species like Dormice and Pearl Bordered Fritillaries to live in the wood.
How to get there:
Abbots Wood is part of Abbots Wood. Hailsham is the nearest town or village.
Signposted off the A22 between Hailsham and Polegate. Also signposted off the A27 at Wilmington. The nearest train station is Berwick.
OS Grid Reference: TQ 555 073
Start your visit from:
Abbots Wood Car Park