Weir Wood Reserve
In Ashdown Forest, the western end of the reservoir is a Local Nature Reserve. The rest is used for fishing and water sports.
The reservoir has a breeding colony of great crested grebes and migrating ospreys in Spring and Autumn. The area used to be a river valley and was used as an ironworks in Roman times. There is a large slagheap marking the site. The reservoir was completed in 1953 and is owned by Southern Water.
Bench at Weir Wood Reservoir
The best views of the nature reserve can been seen from the main car park. There is a hide and a feeding station for wild birds, and many footpaths around the area.
Conservation work at the reserve is carried out by East Sussex County Council with the Friends of Weir Wood.
For more information, contact Ken McManamon 01273 482670
