Can you cycle in Friston Forest?

Friston Forest offers a fantastic opportunity for cycling in the great outdoors. Friston Forest has two waymarked routes. Follow the Easy cycle trail for family friendly cycling, or for those wanting a bit more of an exhilarating ride, try out the Jeremy Cole mountain biking trail.

Where is Friston Forest?

South East England
Friston Forest is within the South Downs National Park between Lulington Heath National Nature Reserve and Seven Sisters Country Park. It is the largest area of recently established forest in South East England. This expansive beech woodland makes a perfect family day out for those who love exploring the countryside.

Are there toilets at Friston Forest?

Litlington Road – Friston Forest Car Park Information Pay and display car park, which helps fund the facilities and wildlife projects provided within this wood. Toilet facilities.

How many acres is Friston Forest?

The project has received financial and in-kind support from a number of sources, including the Forestry Commission, Natural England, Sita Trust, South East Water, Sussex Wildlife Trust and Viridor Credits. Friston Forest is an 850 hectare forest near Eastbourne owned by SE Water and managed by the Forestry Commission.

When was Friston Forest planted?

Friston Forest was newly planted in the 1930s and 1940s as part of the Forestry Commission’s remit to boost the amount of woodland in Britain and counter the then-precarious reliance on imported timber, especially in times of international strife.

How much is parking at Abbots Wood?

Parking Charges

Is the Cuckoo Trail suitable for road bikes?

The rides are mainly on-road with some off-road sections, generally along bridleways with a good surface; in winter these sections may not be suitable and alternative on road routes are recommended.

Do you have to pay to park at Abbots Wood?

Parking charges apply at Abbot’s Wood. Remember, you can extend this later.

Are there toilets at Abbots Wood?

There are toilets, a bit basic! Great for picnics, walking, geocaching etc.

Are there any bike trails in Friston Forest?

Friston Forest offers a fantastic opportunity for cycling in the great outdoors. Friston Forest has two waymarked routes. Follow the Easy cycle trail for family friendly cycling, or for those wanting a bit more of an exhilarating ride, try out the Jeremy Cole mountain biking trail.

Where does the Friston Forest start and end?

The forest has been planted on former open downland and stretches from Lullington Heath in the north to the A259 in the south, Litlington Road to the west and Jevington Road to the east. The ridge in the distance marks the southern border. Friston Forest.gpx (On Desktop:Right Click>’Save As. On Ipad/Iphone:Click and hold>Share>Save to Files’)

When is the car park at Friston Forest open?

Our car parks open at 8:00am all year around. We have the following closing times: Friston Forest is located adjacent to Seven Sisters Country Park, between Seaford and Eastbourne. There are three car parks at Friston Forest. Friston Forest main car park is located on Litlington Road between Exceat and Litlington.

Where are the bridleways in the Friston Forest?

This circular route starts at the car park and takes you along some of the bridleways in the forest. It also visits the pretty village of West Dean. It’s easy to extend your outing by visiting the nearby Cuckmere River and Cuckmere Haven and Seven Sisters Country Park. You could also pick up the The South Downs Way which runs past the forest.