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Walking and nature on Ashdown Forest

Over 9 square miles of open heathland and woodland on our doorstep, free to walk, run and explore.

Ashdown Forest
Ashdown Forest Centre, Wych Cross, Forest Row RH18 5JP

Ashdown Forest, cared for by the Conservators of Ashdown Forest, is a huge area of open heathland and woodland just south of East Grinstead and Forest Row. It is free to explore on foot, with car parks across the forest and a visitor centre near Wych Cross.

Running & walking Outdoors

Questions people ask

Is it free to walk on Ashdown Forest?

Yes. Access on foot is free across the open forest.

What	Walking and nature on Ashdown Forest
Who for	Everyone, Children, Older adults
Run by	Ashdown Forest
Where	Ashdown Forest Centre, Wych Cross, Forest Row RH18 5JP Open in Google Maps (opens in a new tab)
Cost	Free to walk
How to join	Contact them to find out how to join
Phone	01342 823583
Website	ashdownforest.org (opens in a new tab)

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✓ Checked against their website (opens in a new tab) on 3 October 2026. Times, prices and availability can change, so please check with them before you go. Something out of date? Tell us.