Wet Wood

Walking into Wet Wood feels like stepping into something genuinely wild - the sort of place where the Sussex countryside actually gets a say. It's a proper forest, dense enough that you lose sight of the surrounding farmland pretty quickly, with paths that wind through thick woodland and occasional boggy patches that justify the name. You're looking at mixed woodland here, nothing manicured, which makes it all the more interesting.

The forest sits just outside Pevensey, making it an easy reach if you're camping at Beech Estate or Normans Bay. It's the kind of spot that works brilliantly if you've got restless kids who need a proper ramble rather than a guided nature trail - there's enough space to explore without feeling hemmed in by facilities. Allow a couple of hours minimum if you want to actually get into it rather than just poking around the edge.

This isn't a destination in itself, mind you. It's the sort of wood you add to a broader day out - pair it with Warren Wood Country Park nearby if you want a gentler second stop, or use it as a leg-stretcher before heading into Pevensey itself. The paths can get muddy after rain, so proper footwear matters. Free access appears to be the way here, though it's worth checking locally in Pevensey if you want confirmation about any seasonal closures. Go for the walk, not for Instagram moments.