Withdean Woods

No. 3215 of 6,910 in the South Downs, No. 98 for views. Nature, 12.2 km from Lewes, just outside the South Downs National Park.

A woodland nature reserve.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-10-30).

Facts

Website
brighton-hove.gov.uk/content/leisure-and-libraries/parks-and-green-spaces/nature-reservesOpenStreetMap, checked 2026-10-30
Best months
Any time of yearoffyougo rules
Getting there
Directions in Google Mapswhat3words addressOpen in OpenStreetMap

Why it ranks here

Score 0.60 for any trip, from the same formula as every place.

Stay nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Royal Albion HotelGrade II* listed, 12 km from Lewes, just outside the parkHistory and heritage
Saddlescombe CampsiteStay, 14 km from LewesCamping
Southdown Way Caravan & Camping ParkStay, 11 km from LewesCamping
Chalky Downs CampsiteStay, 7.6 km from LewesCamping

Food and drink nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Hangleton ManorGrade II* listed, 16 km from Lewes, just outside the parkFood and pubs
Park CrescentGrade II* listed, 11 km from Lewes, just outside the parkFood and pubs
Lord Nelson12 km from Lewes, just outside the parkFood and pubs
The Wellington11 km from Lewes, just outside the parkFood and pubs

If it rains

Within 8 km, best first
Brighton Museum & Art GalleryGrade II* listed, 12 km from Lewes, just outside the parkHistory and heritage
Preston ManorGrade II* listed, 12 km from Lewes, just outside the parkHistory and heritage
West Blatchington WindmillGrade II* listed, 14 km from Lewes, just outside the parkHistory and heritage
Brighton Toy and Model Museum12 km from Lewes, just outside the parkHistory and heritage