Large café with plenty of outside seating, which has replaced the old car park. The café overlooks Cripplegate Lake and is a good place to meet and start or end a ride.
Since 2001, the Knepp Estate has been a rewilding project. Moving from intensive farming to process which restore and regenerate nature, such as free roaming cattle and deer and wetland …
Douster and Island Ponds in Buchan Country Park were constructed in Victorian times by damming Douster Brook. Now an enjoyable day out with scenic walks.
Just outside Crawley, Buchan estate is 170 acres of fine walking and picnic land. however if you're just riding past it's a good spot to stop and take a photo.
This small pond is located right between Leechpool Wood and Owlbeech Wood, and in its surroundings, there is a well-maintained network of easy trails with good terrain, making it an ideal spot for a family adventure.
This nice boardwalk is next to the pond between Leechpool Wood and Owlbeech Wood. There are several of these in the area, crossing various streams, which adds a fun element to the route.