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Tranquil photograph of wintry walk among sunlit trees wins photo competition

January 5th, 2021

A stunningly serene picture of walkers on a sunny winter’s day is the winner of the South Downs National Park’s Annual Photo Competition. “Chanctonbury Ring” by Tim Kahane took the top spot in the popular photography contest, which attracted over 400 entries, a record-breaking number for the competition. The theme for this year was “My […]

Ten inspiring ideas for a festive amble in the South Downs National Park

December 17th, 2020

Christmas has always been a wonderful time to recharge the batteries and enjoy some serene strolls with loved ones after one too many mince pies. After a very challenging year for so many, winter wellness, fresh air and sun-induced Vitamin D have never been more important. With over 3,300km of public rights of way, the […]

It’s wheely good news! New scooter track is created for children

December 17th, 2020

A new state-of-the art landscaped scooter track is giving hours of enjoyment and exercise to children in the great outdoors. The track was unveiled earlier this autumn at Easebourne Community Space, an award-winning park that has been given a new lease of life over the past two years thanks to a tireless community effort. The […]

Ten questions with…Katie Sharp

December 17th, 2020

Three words that sum up your job in planning? Collaboration, opportunities and variation   Okay, so what’s your role at the National Park? I am Development Management Officer. This role involves determining a wide range of planning applications around the National Park, my ‘patch’ is the Eastern end of the Park.   What appealed to […]