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Wildlife at Friston Forest
East Sussex
England
Eastbourne is the nearest town or village.
OS Grid Reference: TV 555 995
 Friston Forest offers a number of waymarked routes for visitors to explore the beech woods. It's undulating terrain makes it popular with walkers and mountain bikers. Both are served with trails of varying lengths. Two car parks service the forest, giving visitors a choice of facilities, views and landscapes.
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.
Mammals: Roe deer are now resident, a few Fallow deer can sometimes be seen. Badgers and Foxes can be spotted during the long summer evenings. We have information about Roe deer, Fallow deer and Badger
Birds: Kestrel and Tawny Owl boxes have been erected to give these birds nesting opportunities in what is still a very young forest.
Insects and reptiles: Any open space during the summer is worth stopping at to see a range of butterflies, including White Admiral and Clouded Yellow. Adders can also be seen in open spaces. We have information about Adder Habitats: Mainly beech plantation with a 33 mile network of wide grassy rides.
How to get there:
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.
Enter through:
Litlington Road
Butchershole
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