Forests & woodlands · South East England
Withdean Woods
In or near Hangleton.
Withdean Woods 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
- Preston Park · 1.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Withdean Woods, the nearest railway station is Preston Park, located 1.2 km away. Entry to the woods is free.
About
Withdean Woods is a named forest, woodland or nature reserve in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 50.8567°, -0.1597°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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Official information
Withdean Woods is a nature reserve located in Brighton and Hove, offering visitors a chance to explore natural woodlands and diverse wildlife. It provides a tranquil environment for walking, observing nature, and enjoying outdoor activities.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: High Weald
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Withdean and Westdene Woods is a 7.9-hectare (20-acre) Local Nature Reserve in four separate areas in Brighton in East Sussex. Most of the site is owned and managed by Brighton and Hove City Council. Withdean Woods is a 1-hectare (2.5-acre) nature reserve managed by the Sussex Wildlife Trust. Many of the mature trees on this site were destroyed by the Great Storm of 1987, but it still has a range of mammals including foxes, badgers and common pipistrelle bats, while there are birds such as great spotted woodpecker and firecrests.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 50.8567, -0.1597
- District
- Brighton and Hove
- Parish
- Brighton and Hove, unparished area
- Postcode
- BN1 5JJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Brighton Pavilion
- Nearest railway station
- Preston Park — 1.2 km
- Official site
- www.brighton-hove.gov.uk
Sources
- osm: r2049042 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Withdean and Westdene Woods (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Withdean Stadium Woods (geograph 3818901).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Withdean Woods?
- Withdean Woods is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BN1 5JJ), in the parish of Brighton and Hove, unparished area.
- What is Withdean Woods?
- Withdean Woods is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Withdean Woods?
- The nearest railway station is Preston Park, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode BN1 5JJ.
- Who owns Withdean Woods?
- Withdean Woods is owned by Brighton and Hove City Council and Sussex Wildlife Trust.
- Is Withdean Woods a protected site?
- Yes — Withdean Woods is part of the High Weald National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Withdean Woods free to visit?
- Yes, Withdean Woods is free to enter.
- How do I get to Withdean Woods?
- The nearest railway station is Preston Park, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BN1 5JJ.