Tue 16 Sept
|Buchan Country Park (Visitor Centre)
Explore the History & Habitats of Buchan Country Park : Booking Required
A ranger-led walk exploring the history, landscape and habitats of Buchan Country Park.
Time & Location
16 Sept 2025, 10:00 – 13:00
Buchan Country Park (Visitor Centre), Horsham Road, Crawley RH11 9HQ, UK
About the event
Lying to the west of the High Weald national landscape, Buchan Country Park is 170 acres of woodland and heathland. Designated as both a LWS (Local Wildlife Site) and a SSSi (Site of Special Scientific Interest), it is a site of national importance for its dragonflies. This leisurely walk is led by Countryside Ranger, Peter, and will explore the history of the park, its landscape features and different habitats and how they are managed for wildlife. Walk distance: 3 miles Walk duration: 3 hours
Obstacles: the walk is undulating with some unmade woodland paths with some short and long inclines on surfaced paths.
Meet-up point: Meet by the Visitor Centre, RH11 9HQ, W3W///gained.bounty.dizzy.
Information: The car park is free. The local bus stop is at Bewbush a 10 minute walk away. Dogs are welcome. There is a WC on-site, including a disabled toilet. Please arrive 10 minutes before to ensure a prompt start.