☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
🛝Playground 221m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site
🌤️ Visiting this summer
☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
🛝Playground 221m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site
Good to know
£Free to visit — no entry charge
🐕Dogs welcome
🅿️Parking🛝Playground
Best for
10 activities
🦅
Bird watching
Strong match
Nature reserve
Free
🦉
Wildlife
Strong match
Nature reserve
Free
🎠
Playgrounds
Strong match
playground, parking
Free
🛝
Family friendly
Strong match
playground
Free
🐶
Dog walks
Strong match
Dogs allowed — nature reserve
Free
🌲
Forest walks
Strong match
Nature reserve
Free
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km
🚶
Walking
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7 signed routes nearby · 1 public path nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Sussex Diamond WayWalking route97 km▾
Named routeLength 97 kmRegional walking route
Sussex Ouse Valley WayWalking route67 km▾
Named routeLength 67 kmRegional walking route
Dophin Lesuire Centre to B2272 Public FootpathWalking route▾
Named routeLocal walking route
Ashgrounds WoodWalking route▾
Named routeLocal walking route
Green Circle - Walking RelationWalking route▾
Named routeLocal walking route
🚴
Cycling
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13 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Green Circle - Bicycle RelationCycling route▾
Named routeLocal cycle route
Kings WayCycling route▾
Named routeLocal cycle route
Norther Arc AvenueCycling route▾
Named routeLocal cycle route
Norther Arc AvenueCycling route▾
Named routeLocal cycle route
Haywards Heath Town Centre to Cuckfield Cycle RouteCycling route▾
Named routeLocal cycle route
Rocky Lane Cycle PathCycling route▾
Named routeLocal cycle route
🐴
Horse riding
▾
10 public paths nearby
Public paths
Bolnore Roadbyway open to all traffic · 108 m▾
Public pathbyway open to all trafficLength 108 mSurface pavedPath type: cycleway
Bolnore Farm Lanebridleway · 169 m▾
Public pathbridlewayLength 169 mSurface concrete:lanesPath type: service
Bolnore Roadbyway open to all traffic · 185 m▾
Public pathbyway open to all trafficLength 185 mSurface asphaltPath type: residential
Ashenground Bridgebridleway · 40 m▾
Public pathbridlewayLength 40 mPath type: bridleway
Ashenground Roadbridleway · 27 m▾
Public pathbridlewayLength 27 mPath type: residential
About this nature reserve
Ashenground and Bolnore Woods is a 14-hectare Local Nature Reserve located in Mid Sussex, South East England. This wooded area features ancient trees and diverse wildlife, ideal for peaceful walks and nature photography.
