Is Ashdown Forest National Trust?
Is Ashdown Forest National Trust? Some of Ashdown's woodland is older than the house itself, and it's open to everyone, whether you're a National Trust member or not. There's a tree trail to follow as you take in the tranquil surroundings and keep your eyes peeled for wildlife.
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).
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.
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.
What type of forest is the Ashdown Forest?
Ashdown Forest contains one of the largest single continuous blocks of lowland heath in south-east England, with both 4030 European dry heaths and, in a larger proportion, wet heath.