
Other Activities
Ashdown Forest is a great place to be active and enjoy the outdoors. While we welcome our visitors, not all activities are compatible with the rare wildlife, livestock and other Forest users.
Some activities will require a licence before they can take place, such as sponsored walks, organised running/orienteering events, commercial activities including paid for guided walks, bird watching tours, fungi forays, filming, dog-walking and training. To apply for an event/commercial activity licence please complete the application form and return it to the Forest Centre.
Our byelaws do not allow cycling, metal detecting, camping or flying drones. Barbecues and campfires/stoves are prohibited because of the high fire risk – please stick to picnics! Model aircraft can be flown by BMFA members in accordance with the BMFA licence.
If you are not sure please contact us and find out before you arrive
About Us
The Forest is owned by the Ashdown Forest Trust, and managed by the Conservators of Ashdown Forest, protecting and preserving this beautiful wilderness for everyone.
Winnie-the-Pooh
Ashdown Forest is famous as the magical woodland that inspired some of the world’s best loved children’s stories, the adventures of Winnie-the-Pooh.
Support Us
We welcome volunteers, donors and supporters, without whose generous help we wouldn’t be able to look after the Forest in the way it deserves.
Get In Touch
The Ashdown Forest Centre
Wych Cross, Forest Row,
East Sussex, RH18 5JP
Phone: 01342 823 583
Email: [email protected]