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Sitting right on the edge of the High Weald at the crest of the Sussex Weald, Pease Pottage is often identified by its position where the A23 meets the M23, just south of Crawley. Historically, it served as a traditional stopping point for coaches traveling between London and Brighton; the unusual name is widely believed to come from the thick pea soup served to convicts or travelers as they rested there. Today, it remains a small, high-altitude community - around 140 metres above sea level - characterized by its mix of older cottages, the distinctive prominent mast, and newer residential pockets tucked away from the main road. While it is famously home to a major service station, the village itself borders Tilgate Forest, offering immediate access to extensive woodland trails that lead down towards the lakes of Tilgate Park. It’s a practical spot for anyone needing to balance quiet, wooded surroundings with the logistical convenience of being minutes from Gatwick Airport and the various amenities of the neighbouring town.