Abbot's Wood

East Sussex > United Kingdom

Scenic deciduous woodland covering 2 sq miles between Hailsham and Caneheath towards Arlington.

Added* by Dan Burt
Most recent update 20 February 2020

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Description

Lakes, streams and forests are encompassed by fields and the South Downs making this area a perfect birding spot. Commoners include most warblers, owls, raptors, ducks and geese

Details

Access

There's a car park on the south side towards Caneheath with a cafe 'Arlington Tea Garden' just down the road. Best to get to by car but can be walked to from Hailsham or Arlington/Arlington Reservoir if you're up for nice long walks.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Lake , Grassland , Agriculture , Scattered trees and bushes

Conditions

Flat , Hilly , Slippery , High water possible

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Good birding season

All year round

Route

Wide path , Unpaved road , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

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Top 5 birds

1. Common Buzzard
(Buteo buteo)

2. Great Spotted Woodpecker
(Dendrocopos major)

3. Coal Tit
(Periparus ater)

4. Eurasian Nuthatch
(Sitta europaea)

5. Eurasian Treecreeper
(Certhia familiaris)

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