United Kingdom
England
South East England
West Sussex
Horsham
Colgate
St Leonard's Forest
United Kingdom
England
South East England
West Sussex
Horsham
Colgate
St Leonard's Forest
Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 25 hikers
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: High Weald National Landscape
Location: Colgate, Horsham, West Sussex, South East England, England, United Kingdom
St Leonard's Forest is an extensive woodland that affords cultural history, wildlife spotting opportunities and peaceful walking. The 12 square mile (31 km2) Forestry Commission woodland is part of the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. According to legend, a French hermit lived in the woodland in the 6th century and slayed a dragon amid the ancient trees. It is after him, St Leonard, that the forest is named.
January 8, 2021
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