🌿 Explore Bewl with the Ramblers – Free Guided Walks This November! 🌿 The Rother Ramblers are inviting local residents to join one of two guided walks at Bewl Water this November – and the first few walks are free to try! 🗓️ 16 Nov – 8.5 miles đź“Ť Meet at 10am, Pillory Corner (TN5…
We’re excited to be taking part in King John’s Nursery & Café’s Winter Market this Saturday, 8 November 2025, from 9:30am to 12:30pm at Sheepstreet Lane, Etchingham, TN19 7AZ. The Friends of Bewl Water will be there with a stall to share updates on our latest campaigns, chat with the community, and celebrate the beauty…
The questions Your views for Bewl Water are sought. Some of the topics are: keeping the recreational facilities, preserving the natural environment, preserving the wildife, light pollution, building hotels there and maintaining and improving the facilities and training for young people. Why now? The managers of Bewl Water have step by step introduced plans for…
Help save Bewl Water by taking part in the consultation exercise Bewl Water is under attack. Bewl Water was developed to provide water and also to create a haven for wildlife and enable sailors, rowers, canoers, walkers, birdwatchers, fishermen etc, to pursue their activities and enjoy the beautiful site. All these activities thrived when the…
Register your objection nowA developer is trying to overturn the decision of Rother District Council and ignores the wishes of the local community. Your help is needed. Please Object Now More information can be found in our leaflet here – 2025 (09) Downash Wood Appeal To object or comment on the appeal (Closing date 21…
An Important Safety Notice ⚠️ has been Issued by the managers of Bewl Water as follows: The reservoir is currently at 52% capacity, and as water levels continue to drop, large areas of soft, unstable mud are appearing along the shoreline. For your safety and to help protect our local environment, we kindly ask that…
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We are delighted to share the news that the planning application for Downash has today been refused by Rother District Council’s Planning Committee. This is a significant win for the landscape, wildlife, and all who value the peace and natural beauty of Bewl Water. We extend our heartfelt thanks and congratulations to everyone who contributed to this outcome:…
The controversial Downash planning application is scheduled to be considered by Rother District Council’s Planning Committee on Thursday, 26th June 2025. This is a critical moment for the future of the High Weald National Landscape around Bewl Water, and we strongly encourage local residents, supporters, and concerned citizens to attend the meeting in person to demonstrate the strength of public opposition. đź—“Â Date: Thursday, 26th…
Bewl Water: A sanctuary for animals and an important recreational site for visitors is in danger Bewl Water is under attack 1.The Friends of Bewl Water was founded last year to protect this internationally important ecological site, where animals, particularly birds, need a noise and light pollution free night-time. Many of the birds are on…