Poohsticks Bridge
Hartfield, High Weald
The wooden bridge that inspired the game of Poohsticks in A.A. Milne's stories, just outside Ashdown Forest near Chuck Hatch. Bring a stick, walk down the bridleway from Pooh car park and play the game where it began.
Highlights
- The original Poohsticks spot
- Woodland bridleway walk from Pooh car park
- Close to other Pooh landmarks in Ashdown Forest
Good to know
- 2026 marks the centenary of the Winnie-the-Pooh stories
- Other Pooh spots include Galleon's Lap, Roo's Sandy Pit and the Enchanted Place
Getting there
Poohsticks Bridge, Near Chuck Hatch, Hartfield, on the edge of Ashdown Forest, East SussexParking: Park at Pooh car park on Chuck Hatch Lane (What3Words: extensive.fake.stocked) and follow the bridleway to the bridge. The Conservators of Ashdown Forest note that this car park is not one of theirs.
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Nearby
Image: Pooh CornerPooh Corner
A Winnie-the-Pooh tearoom, gift shop and free mini museum in the village where A.A. Milne's stories were set, on the edge of Ashdown Forest. Stop for tea in the themed tearooms before heading out to find Poohsticks Bridge.
Image: Ashdown ForestAshdown Forest
Open heathland and woodland that inspired the Hundred Acre Wood in the Winnie-the-Pooh stories. Big skies, long views and miles of paths make it a favourite for dog walks and family rambles, with Poohsticks Bridge an easy target for younger children.
Image: National TrustStanden House and Garden
An Arts and Crafts family home designed by Philip Webb in 1891 and furnished throughout with Morris & Co. wallpapers and fabrics, dressed as if for a 1925 weekend stay. The 12 acre hillside garden looks out over the High Weald, and woodland paths lead on towards Ashdown Forest and the Bluebell Railway.