Forests & woodlands · South East England
Highwoods SSSI
Also known as: High Woods
In or near Pevensey.
Highwoods SSSI is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Collington · 3.1 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Highwoods SSSI is woodland in East Sussex, South-East England. The site is within the High Weald National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Bexhill and Battle parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Collington, about 3.1 km away. Postcode area TN39.
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Official information
Highwoods SSSI is a preserved area of traditional coppiced woodlands in East Sussex, covering 87 acres. The site is managed by the Highwoods Preservation Society, which organizes activities such as guided walks and wildlife surveys to promote ecological education and conservation.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: High Woods SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: High Weald
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Highwoods SSSI is a forest located in Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex, in South-East England. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and is part of the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
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- Coordinates
- 50.8626, 0.4331
- County
- East Sussex
- District
- Rother
- Parish
- Bexhill-on-Sea
- Postcode
- TN39 4RA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bexhill and Battle
- Nearest railway station
- Collington — 3.1 km
- Official site
- www.highwoodsbexhill.org.uk
Sources
- osm: w30097074 (ODbL)
- commons: Entrance to Highwoods, Bexhill.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Highwoods SSSI?
- Highwoods SSSI is in East Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode TN39 4RA), in the parish of Bexhill-on-Sea.
- What is Highwoods SSSI?
- Highwoods SSSI is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Highwoods SSSI?
- The nearest railway station is Collington, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode TN39 4RA.
- Is Highwoods SSSI a protected site?
- Yes — Highwoods SSSI is part of the High Woods SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the High Weald National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Highwoods SSSI free to visit?
- Yes, Highwoods SSSI is free to enter.
- How do I get to Highwoods SSSI?
- The nearest railway station is Collington, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TN39 4RA.