All posts by jefftravis

Improving access to the South Downs National Park from urban areas

March 11th, 2025

Around 9km of the Egrets Way has now been delivered to improve access to the National Park. The project officially began in 2011 with the ambition of creating a shared path following the course of the River Ouse and connecting the villages between Newhaven and Lewes. It takes its name from the little egret wading […]

Time running out to have your say on National Park’s Local Plan Review

February 27th, 2025

People are being urged to have their say as the clock counts down to the deadline for a major public consultation on the future of the National Park. The Local Plan Review will decide how and where development takes place in the National Park, as well as addressing important issues such as nature recovery, climate […]

Somewhere over the rainbow lies the South Downs…

February 24th, 2025

A dreamy image of golden fields at the end of a rainbow has won one storm-chasing photographer the “People’s Choice” crown in the National Park’s photo competition. Almost 800 people voted for their favourite shot from a shortlist of 30, with Jamie Fielding’s “Over The Rainbow” emerging a clear winner. The photograph captures a balmy, […]

Breathtaking photos capture beauty of South Downs National Park’s Dark Skies

February 11th, 2025

A dazzling display of the Milky Way at Cuckmere Haven and a hauntingly beautiful shot of the legendary Chanctonbury Ring are among the winners of this year’s astrophotography competition. This year broke a record since the contest’s inception in 2020, with more than 200 entries of incredible night-time shots from across the South Downs National […]

The South Downs National Park: a landscape brimming with romance

February 11th, 2025

From Jane Austen to Tennyson, the beauty of the South Downs has never failed to inspire tales of romance and passion. The golden chalk hills, immense views and twinkly star-studded skies are the perfect place to enjoy a romantic outing for Valentine’s Day. Couples really are spoilt for choice in the South Downs. Apart from […]