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Powdermill Reservoir

77 ha

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WildlifeBirdsSeasonal
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome77 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
  • 🌿Foraging is at its best in summer here
  • 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome

Best for

9 activities

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Blue Tit, Blackbird, Robin +65 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Blue Tit, Blackbird, Robin +65 more · last seen 2026

Free

Seasonal nature

Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour; Plants — Wood Anemone, Holly, Herb-Robert +88 more · last seen 2026

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Rhinoncus albicinctus, Minotaur Beetle, 13-spot Ladybird +22 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Rhinoncus albicinctus, Minotaur Beetle, 13-spot Ladybird +22 more · last seen 2026

Free

Foraging

Plants — Bramble, Elder, Lesser Bulrush +6 more foraging species; Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

3 signed routes nearby · 34 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Sussex Border PathWalking route220 km
Named routeLength 220 kmRegional walking route
1066 Country Walk - Hastings LinkWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
1066 Country WalkWalking route50 km
Named routeLength 50 kmRegional walking route
Brede High Lanepublic footpath · 403 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 403 mPath type: track
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Cycling

3 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
ESCC Cycle Route 209Cycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
ESCC Cycle Route 207Cycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Battle Schools Greenway (ESCC Cycle Route 100)Cycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Powdermill Reservoir east of Sedlescombe

Powdermill Reservoir east of Sedlescombe

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