High Hurstwood is a small village in East Sussex (population around 200 persons). It lies 5 miles (8km) north of Uckfield on the southeastern edge of Ashdown Forest. There is one pub/restaurant, the Maypole (now the Hurstwood) catering for day trippers and locals alike. Many of the locals are engaged in farming the rolling countryside, the soil of which consists of a mix of clay and sandstone. Several small streams run south from the higher elevations, around 600 feet (180 metres) and join the River Uck. This sleepy village boasts an annual scarecrow competition, where scarecrows are dressed to a pre-determined theme.
