Plashett Wood is a 157.6-hectare (389-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) located in East Sussex, between Lewes and Uckfield. This ancient woodland region is characterized by diverse terrain, including wide, grassy tracks, gentle slopes, and a canopy of oak, hornbeam, and hazel trees. Its natural features, such as extensive "rides" and proximity to the River Ouse, make Plashett Wood suitable for several sports like road cycling, hiking, jogging, touring cycling, and more.
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61.3km
04:36
890m
890m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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35.1km
02:53
630m
630m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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32.0km
02:10
380m
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Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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23.4km
01:46
330m
330m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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40.1km
01:51
310m
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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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39.5km
01:51
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Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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02:23
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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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36.5km
02:57
590m
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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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29.0km
02:12
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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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00:57
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Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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34.9km
02:23
300m
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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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00:59
120m
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Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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17.8km
01:06
170m
170m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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11.7km
00:46
100m
100m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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12.4km
01:18
110m
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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13.2km
01:22
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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18.9km
01:59
130m
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Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7.69km
00:48
30m
30m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Plashett Wood is a 157.6-hectare (389-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) located in East Sussex, between Lewes and Uckfield. It is an ancient woodland known for its rich biodiversity, including rare plant species and numerous butterfly and bird species. The area offers a tranquil outdoor experience with diverse terrain.
Plashett Wood is suitable for various outdoor activities, including road cycling, hiking, jogging, touring cycling, mountain biking, and gravel biking. The area features a network of woodland paths, quiet lanes, and established routes for different skill levels. More than 51,000 visitors have shared experiences on komoot.
Yes, Plashett Wood offers a network of wide, grassy tracks and woodland paths for hiking. Popular routes include the Isfield Motte loop, a 5.9-mile (9.4 km) trail, and the Barcombe Mills Toll Bridge loop, a 5.5-mile (8.8 km) path along the River Ouse. For more options, refer to the Hiking around Plashett Wood guide.
Plashett Wood features quiet lanes and paths suitable for road cycling. Routes often incorporate diverse terrain and are available for various fitness levels. Detailed information on routes can be found in the Road Cycling Routes around Plashett Wood guide.
Yes, Plashett Wood offers easy routes suitable for various fitness levels, including those on mostly paved surfaces. There are specific guides for family-friendly activities, such as Family-friendly hikes around Plashett Wood and Easy hikes around Plashett Wood.
Plashett Wood is an ancient woodland with extensive 'rides' or tracks, characterized by oak, hornbeam, and hazel trees. It is home to rare plant species like the spiked rampion, 25 recorded butterfly species (including pearl-bordered fritillary), and 67 species of breeding birds. The landscape also includes picturesque riverside sections along the River Ouse.
Yes, Plashett Wood offers routes suitable for visitors with dogs. A dedicated guide, Dog-friendly hikes around Plashett Wood, provides information on suitable trails for walking with dogs.
Plashett Wood is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 51,000 visitors having shared their experiences. Routes in the region have an average rating of 4.56 out of 5 stars, indicating a high level of satisfaction among users.
Komoot offers several guides for Plashett Wood, covering various activities. These include Road Cycling Routes around Plashett Wood, Hiking around Plashett Wood, Family-friendly hikes around Plashett Wood, and Dog-friendly hikes around Plashett Wood.
As a biological Site of Special Scientific Interest, Plashett Wood falls under the oversight of Natural England. While Natural England provides general information on SSSIs, a specific visitor-oriented official website for Plashett Wood is not available. Information regarding activities is primarily found on outdoor platforms like komoot.
Yes, Plashett Wood and its surrounding areas are suitable for touring cycling, utilizing quiet lanes and paths. The Cycling around Plashett Wood guide provides options for touring cyclists.
Yes, there are options for accessing Plashett Wood by public transport, particularly for hikers. Komoot offers a guide specifically for Hikes from bus stations around Plashett Wood, detailing routes that start near public transport links.

