Woods Mill Nature Reserve
Henfield, West Sussex
Image: Sussex Wildlife TrustOne of Sussex Wildlife Trust's best-loved reserves, centred on an old watermill near Henfield, with a lake, ponds, streams, meadows and ancient woodland packed into 47 hectares. An accessible circular path loops the lake and reedbeds, and woodland trails pass coppiced hazel and carpets of spring bluebells.
Highlights
- Accessible circular path around the lake
- Ancient woodland with spring bluebells
- Butterflies, birds, amphibians and mammals
- Picnic tables under an oak tree
Good to know
- No dogs except assistance dogs
Getting there
Woods Mill Nature Reserve, Horn Lane, off the A2037, Henfield, West Sussex, BN5 9SDParking: Car park for about 60 cars, entered from Horn Lane off the A2037, with a toilet block open at all times.
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