Weir Wood Reservoir, Reservoir and scientific site in East Sussex, England
Weir Wood Reservoir is a body of water located west of Forest Row that spans around 379 acres of water bodies, meadows, woodlands, and various ecological zones. The site comprises diverse habitats that support different types of wildlife and plants in each area.
The reservoir was created in 1954 and gained its protected status as a Site of Special Scientific Interest in 1966 due to growing wildlife populations. This designation recognized the site's ecological value and ensured long-term conservation.
The reservoir serves as a gathering place for water sports enthusiasts who regularly sail, paddleboard, kayak, and swim in its waters. These activities shape how visitors experience and use the site throughout different seasons.
Access to the reservoir is available through Legsheath Lane off the A22, where parking facilities are provided for visitors. A bird hide allows comfortable observation of wildlife without disturbing the animals.
Near the reservoir lie remnants of iron workings and slag heaps that trace back to the region's industrial past in metal production. These traces reveal how industry once transformed the landscape before it became a nature site.
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