Powdermill Reservoir
Fish for trout or take a tranquil stroll through the surrounding woods.
Features
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Walking
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Fishing
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Bird-watching
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Toilet facilities
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Car parks
About the reservoir
Powdermill Reservoir
Powdermill Reservoir is a water reservoir that mainly supplies Hastings and the surrounding area. It stretches across 56 acres and the reservoir has a capacity of over a billion litres of water.
While the reservoir itself isn't open to the public, the surrounding peaceful woodlands are a great place to go walking and spend time in nature.
Woodland walks
Many trails weave through the nine ancient woodlands that surround the reservoir. From some of these trails, you'll be able to catch scenic views over the reservoir itself.
The Brede High Woods are home to many species of birds, animals and insects. If you're lucky you may even be able to spot the roaming herds of fallow deer.
You also won't want to miss visiting in the spring when the woods become carpeted by bluebells. Please note that most of these trails are not surfaced and can become very muddy after heavy rain.
Fishing at Powdermill
If you're looking for a fishing reservoir near Hastings, Powdermill Reservoir is stocked with rainbow trout. Fishing rights are leased to the Hastings Fly Fishers Club.
For members, the club house overlooking the reservoir contains accessible toilets, tea and coffee making facilities, as well as indoor and outdoor seating areas. Visiting anglers can book day tickets along with a boat. There's also an accessible wheelie boat available.
Please visit the Hastings Fly Fishing Club website for more information.
Many trails weave through the nine ancient woodlands that surround the reservoir. From some of these trails, you'll be able to catch scenic views over the reservoir itself.
The Brede High Woods are home to many species of birds, animals and insects. If you're lucky you may even be able to spot the roaming herds of fallow deer.
You also won't want to miss visiting in the spring when the woods become carpeted by bluebells. Please note that most of these trails are not surfaced and can become very muddy after heavy rain.
If you're looking for a fishing reservoir near Hastings, Powdermill Reservoir is stocked with rainbow trout. Fishing rights are leased to the Hastings Fly Fishers Club.
For members, the club house overlooking the reservoir contains accessible toilets, tea & coffee making facilities, as well as indoor and outdoor seating areas. Visiting anglers can book day tickets along with a boat. There's also an accessible wheelie boat available.
Please visit the Hastings Fly Fishing Club website for more information.
You can find places to grab a drink or a bite to eat in the nearby villages of Brede, Broad Oak, and Sedlescombe. Or the town of Hastings is about 20 minutes by car.
From Hastings, head north along the A21, joining the A28 at Baldslow. Keep heading north to Broad Oak and turn left onto the B2089. Keep along this road, the main car parks are signposted on the left.
The nearest bus stop is at Cripps Corner, about 400m from the nearest entrance to the woods.
There are 15 minor entrances from the surrounding roads and lanes. Most of these have small squeeze gaps but the two main car parks have all-ability kissing gates (these require RADAR keys).
There are two main car parks nearby, Brede High Woods Eastern and Brede High Woods Western. Both are along the B2089.
You can find places to grab a drink or a bite to eat in the nearby villages of Brede, Broad Oak, and Sedlescombe. Or the town of Hastings is about 20 minutes by car.
The nearest public toilets are in Sedlescombe, in the public car park on Brede Lane.
Getting to Powdermill
The two main carparks are free and open every day.
Brede High Woods Battle TN31 6EY
