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Feel uplifted this autumn and connect with nature

October 8th, 2020

Tranquil, enchanting, inspiring and a place to replenish the soul. The South Downs has always had these special qualities, but the COVID-19 pandemic seemed to amplify the value of having a National Park on our doorstep. Whether you were walking in the forest, running along one of the many rights of way, or riding your […]

Families across region enjoy inspiring outdoors activity programme

October 8th, 2020

A new appreciation of our beautiful natural world was experienced by scores of families who took part in a fun nature-based activity programme. Families from across the South East took part in the John Muir Award programme over the spring and summer months – doing everything from nature walks in the woods to building bug […]

A wildlife resurgence!

October 8th, 2020

Phillippa Morrison-Price, Lead Ranger for the Eastern Downs, explains how species numbers continue to rise thanks to the community pulling together. White-letter hairstreak, Adonis blue butterfly, small blue butterfly and a brown Argus – not bad for an area of chalk grassland the size of a small swimming pool. These are the most recent sightings […]

Let’s paws and reflect – dog walkers invited to take part in new survey

October 8th, 2020

Dog walkers who use South Downs heathlands to exercise their furry friends are being invited to take part in a short survey. The Heathlands Reunited team has launched an online survey to look at dog walking habits on our heathlands, including whether people are going for out longer and more frequent walks since the start […]

Five of the spookiest spots in the South Downs this Halloween

October 7th, 2020

With humans inhabiting the South Downs for millennia, it’s no wonder this rolling landscape is a swirling cauldron of myths, legends, folklore and ghost stories. Misty mornings, magical woodlands, an abundance of ancient monuments, and some of the darkest skies in England, only add to its enigmatic and atmospheric allure. So, for Halloween 2020, we […]