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Southwater Country Park was formed after the closure of the brickworks and quarry in 1981. The area is now a thriving wildlife and leisure area with woodland, grasslands and a lake. There are children's playgrounds, a beach for paddling, watersports, fishing, bike trails and a café.

Good place for a bit of cake on the Downs Link.

Wonderful dinosaur themed park that is along the cycle route and trackway way, sells hot food and ice cream so well worth taking a break here.

Local History

St. Leonard is famous for fighting and killing a dragon in the forest. This bench with a beautifully carved dragon serves as a reminder of the story.

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.

This pub can be accessed from the main road or from the Downs Link bridleway. There’s a good pizza menu for anyone looking to refuel.

St. Leonard is famous for fighting and killing a dragon in the forest. This bench with a beautifully carved dragon serves as a reminder of the story.