Can you walk around Ashdown Forest?


Can you walk around Ashdown Forest? There are ten walks of 2-3 miles to choose from and, for the more adventurous hikers, there is a 14 mile circular route which visits the iconic Scots Pine clumps across the Forest. The walks leaflets and Forest map are available from the Forest Centre or can be downloaded HERE.


How much are the charges at Ashdown Forest?

The car parks will be managed by Horizon Parking and visitors will be charged £2 for one hour, £2.50 for up to two hours, £4 for up to four hours and £5 to park all day. An annual pass is also available for £80 and a 6 month 'Winter pass' is £50 (both these passes cover 2 vehicles from the same household).


How do I pay for car parking on Ashdown Forest?

  1. To buy an Ashdown Forest parking pass:
  2. Step 1 – Click on the button below.
  3. Step 2 – Register an account.
  4. Step 3 – Login using the details emailed to you.
  5. Step 4 – Go to “My Account” to add additional vehicles and your payment card. ...
  6. Step 5 – Click on “Apply for Permit” and choose the pass you need.


Do you have to pay to park on Ashdown Forest?

Ashdown Forest has introduced paid parking on all our car parks. For some years we have experienced increasing numbers of visitors and decreasing levels of funding.