Getting here
51.08901, -0.54970
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶
Walking
4
3 named nearby · 1 public path
Named routePublic access
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Cycling
5
5 named nearby
Named route
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Horse riding
6
6 public paths
Public access
Named routes and paths nearby
Wey-South Path · Walking0
Sussex Border Path · Walking220 km
Downs Link · Walking59 km
Route 223 · Cycling0
Main Route · Cycling
Rosemary Lane (FP419) · public footpath
Rosemary Lane (BW 419) · bridleway
About this reservoir
Dam 169 is a reservoir managed by Forestry England within their forest estate. As an ancient woodland, it has been continuously wooded since at least 1600 AD — a rare and irreplaceable habitat rich in biodiversity and historical character. Managed by Forestry England, the site is actively maintained for recreation and conservation.
Wildlife to spot
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🌱 Visiting this spring
- 🌸Ancient woodlands are famous for bluebell carpets in April and May — one of Britain's most spectacular wildflower displays
- 🐦Prime nesting season — listen for woodpecker drumming, warbler song and the first cuckoos from April
- 🦌Roe deer are active before the leaf canopy closes in — dawn and dusk are best
✓ Public accessFree entry🐶 Dogs
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
- 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
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